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The double flame
Book • 1995
Octavio Paz's "The Double Flame" is a profound exploration of love and eroticism, delving into the complexities of human desire and its relationship to spirituality and culture.
Paz examines the historical and philosophical perspectives on love, tracing its evolution across different societies and eras.
He explores the interplay between passion and tenderness, highlighting the tension between individual freedom and the desire for union.
The book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the nature of love, its transformative power, and its enduring mysteries.
Paz's elegant prose and insightful analysis make "The Double Flame" a timeless classic in the study of human relationships.
Paz examines the historical and philosophical perspectives on love, tracing its evolution across different societies and eras.
He explores the interplay between passion and tenderness, highlighting the tension between individual freedom and the desire for union.
The book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the nature of love, its transformative power, and its enduring mysteries.
Paz's elegant prose and insightful analysis make "The Double Flame" a timeless classic in the study of human relationships.
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Esther Perel as a foundational author for her book on sexuality, highlighting his distinction between sexuality and eroticism.
Esther Perel as a foundational author for her book on sexuality, highlighting his distinction between sexuality and eroticism.
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