The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2021
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18+ years
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig explores the human experience through newly coined words that capture complex emotions. Each entry provides a term for a unique feeling, accompanied by explanations that resonate with person-first experiences, encouraging readers to articulate nuanced emotions often left unexpressed in everyday language.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig offers a poignant exploration of emotions too complex for words. Readers appreciate its rich, inventive lexicon that resonates personally. However, some critique its introspective nature, feeling it occasionally lacks depth in application. Overall, it is celebrated for its evocative and thought-provoking concepts.
A reader who enjoys The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig is likely introspective and fascinated by language's ability to articulate complex emotions. They might also enjoy The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry for their poetic exploration of the human experience.
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272
Poem • Nonfiction
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Psychology•
Psychology2021
Adult
18+ years
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