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Primitive Love and Love-Stories   By: (1854-1926)

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Primitive Love and Love-Stories by Henry Theophilus Finck is a captivating exploration of love and its various forms across different cultures and time periods. With meticulous research and a compelling writing style, Finck delves into the depths of human emotions and offers invaluable insights into the universal experience of love.

One of the most impressive aspects of this book is Finck's extensive knowledge of anthropology and his ability to seamlessly integrate it into his analysis of love. He introduces readers to a wide range of cultural practices and rituals surrounding love, enabling us to understand how love has been perceived and expressed throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern societies, Finck's engaging anecdotes shed light on the profound psychological and social dimensions of love.

Moreover, Finck's exploration extends beyond traditional notions of romantic love. He examines familial love, friendship, and even love for nature, illustrating how these relationships contribute to our overall understanding of love. By showing the intricacies of these diverse connections, Finck offers a well-rounded perspective on love's multifaceted nature.

One of the book's strengths lies in Finck's ability to connect historical knowledge to contemporary relevance. He skillfully draws parallels between past and present, highlighting the eternal presence and significance of love in human lives. By doing so, he makes the subject matter relatable and applicable to readers of various backgrounds, fostering a sense of universality that resonates throughout the book.

While the wealth of information presented in Primitive Love and Love-Stories is undoubtedly impressive, some readers may find the sheer volume of detail overwhelming at times. Additionally, the writing style, while generally accessible, occasionally feels dense and convoluted. However, these minor shortcomings do not detract significantly from the overall impact and value of the book.

In conclusion, Primitive Love and Love-Stories is a compelling exploration of love's intricacies that offers readers a rich tapestry of historical and cultural examples. Henry Theophilus Finck's extensive research and insightful analysis make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding love's profound and diverse manifestations. Though at times overwhelming, this thought-provoking work serves as a reminder of the universal power and significance of love in our lives.

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PRIMITIVE LOVE AND LOVE STORIES

BY HENRY T. FINCK

1899

DEDICATED TO ONE WHO TAUGHT THE AUTHOR THAT CONJUGAL AFFECTION IS NOT INFERIOR TO ROMANTIC LOVE

PREFACE

On page 654 of the present volume reference is made to a custom prevalent in northern India of employing the family barber to select the boys and girls to be married, it being considered too trivial and humiliating an act for the parents to attend to. In pronouncing such a custom ludicrous and outrageous we must not forget that not much more than a century ago an English thinker, Samuel Johnson, expressed the opinion that marriages might as well be arranged by the Lord Chancellor without consulting the parties concerned. Schopenhauer had, indeed, reason to claim that it had remained for him to discover the significance and importance of love. His ideas on the relations between love, youth, health, and beauty opened up a new vista of thought; yet it was limited, because the question of heredity was only just beginning to be understood, and the theory of evolution, which has revolutionized all science, had not yet appeared on the horizon.

The new science of anthropology, with its various branches, including sociology, ethnology, and comparative psychology, has within the last two or three decades brought together and discussed an immense number of facts relating to man in his various stages of development savagery, barbarism, semi civilization, and civilization... Continue reading book >>




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