Solitude: A Return to the Self by Anthony Storr (English) Paperback Book

Description: Solitude by Anthony Storr Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storr's enlightening meditation on the creative individual's need for solitude has become a classic."Solitude" was seminal in challenging the established belief that "interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness." Indeed, most self-help literature still places relationships at the center of human existence. Lucid and lyrical, Storr's book cites numerous examples of brilliant scholars and artists — from Beethoven and Kant to Anne Sexton and Beatrix Potter — to demonstrate that solitude ranks alongside relationships in its impact on an individual's well-being and productivity, as well as on society's progress and health. But solitary activity is essential not only for geniuses, says Storr; the average person, too, is enriched by spending time alone.For fifteen years, readers have found inspiration and renewal in Storr's erudite, compassionate vision of human experience. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storrs bestselling meditation on the creative individuals need for solitude has become a classic.A pre-eminent work in self-help and popular psychology literature, Solitude was seminal in challenging the psychological paradigm that "interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness." Indeed, most self-help literature still places relationships at the center of human existence. Lucid and lyrical, Storrs book argues that solitude ranks alongside relationships in its impact on an individuals well-being and productivity, as well as on societys progress and health. Citing numerous examples of brilliant scholars and artists--from Beethoven and Kant to Anne Sexton and Beatrix Potter--he argues that solitary activity is essential not only for geniuses, but often for the average person as well. For nearly three decades, readers have found inspiration and renewal in Storrs erudite, compassionate vision of the human experience--and the benefits and joy of solitude. Author Biography Anthony Storr was a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and an Emeritus Fellow of Green College, Oxford. He was the author of numerous books, including The Integrity of the Personality, The Dynamics of Creation, The Essential Jung, and The Art of Psychotherapy. Dr. Storr died in 2001 Long Description Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storrs enlightening meditation on the creative individuals need for solitude has become a classic. Solitudewas seminal in challenging the established belief that "interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness." Indeed, most self-help literature still places relationships at the center of human existence. Lucid and lyrical, Storrs book cites numerous examples of brilliant scholars and artists -- from Beethoven and Kant to Anne Sexton and Beatrix Potter -- to demonstrate that solitude ranks alongside relationships in its impact on an individuals well-being and productivity, as well as on societys progress and health. But solitary activity is essential not only for geniuses, says Storr; the average person, too, is enriched by spending time alone.For fifteen years, readers have found inspiration and renewal in Storrs erudite, compassionate vision of human experience. Details ISBN0743280741 Author Anthony Storr Short Title SOLITUDE Language English ISBN-10 0743280741 ISBN-13 9780743280747 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.92 Year 2005 Residence Oxford, ENK Birth 1920 Subtitle A Return to the Self DOI 10.1604/9780743280747 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2005-10-03 NZ Release Date 2005-10-03 US Release Date 2005-10-03 UK Release Date 2005-10-03 Pages 240 Publisher Simon & Schuster Edition Description Reissue ed. Publication Date 2005-10-03 Imprint Simon & Schuster Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8574028;

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