Falling in Love

Zachary Seager, Zachary Seager

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Macmillan
15 July 2025

Literary essays; Philosophy; Popular philosophy; Dating, relationships, living together & marriage

Series: Classic Wisdom For Modern Minds

The great subject of love - finding it, keeping it, losing it - has fascinated and consumed us since the beginning of time. Why do we fall in love, what does it mean and how do we cope in relationships? Through essays and letters, these questions are tackled by an array of classic writers from ancient to modern times.

Falling in Love explores romance, infatuation and everything in between. In a letter of advice, poet Rainer Maria Rilke talks about how change is an inevitable part of relationships. Plato traces the idea of an 'other half' to humanity's beginnings. Mae M. Franking relates the ups and downs of a couple from different cultures, whereas Emma Goldman sets out a lively debate separating marriage and love. Though Stendhal highlights how we fall into the trap of overidealising a loved one, Sappho is not afraid to woo her beloved above all else.

Combining self-help, erudition, and healing wisdom, here's a book to help us make sense of the wonderful and complex idea of love. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

By: Zachary Seager
Edited by: Zachary Seager
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 157mm, Width: 100mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 126g
ISBN: 9781035045655
ISBN 10: 1035045656
Series: Classic Wisdom For Modern Minds
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Zachary Seager is a writer based in Paris. He is the editor of the anthologies and short story collections The Art of Solitude, Sleepily Ever After and Our Place in Nature, all published by Macmillan Collector's Library.