Love

Love is a map, not a destination. That's why there is no such thing as "they all lived happily ever after"How do we love? With romance. With work. Through heartbreak. Throughout a lifetime. As a means, but not an end. Love in all its forms has been an abiding theme of Jeanette Winterson’s writing. Here are selections from her books about that impossible, essential force, stories and truths that search for the mythical creature we call Love.Selected from the books of Jeanette WintersonVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us human

If you're keen on diving into the philosophical depths of love through a Renaissance lens, "On The Nature Of Love" could be a treasure for you. Ficino's commentary brings the discussions of a 15th-century Florentine banquet to life, offering a rich, historical perspective on Platonic love that's been shaping Western thought for centuries. It's not just a scholarly text; it's a gateway to understanding how the concept of love has evolved and how it's been interpreted by some of history's most influential thinkers.