by Emil Cioran · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070324484
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«De l'inconvénient d'être né» is the philosophical essay by Romanian writer Emil Cioran, published by Gallimard in paperback (in French).
Cioran starts from the idea that being born is a catastrophe and develops a pessimistic reflection on existence, death and the awareness of having been thrown into the world. Through brief fragments and aphorisms, the Romanian author examines anguish, nihilism and the futility of life, as well as the temptation of never having become incarnate.
Originally published in 1973 and belonging to Gallimard's Folio essais collection (no. 80). Complete text in French.
Aimed at readers interested in pessimistic philosophy, nihilism and aphoristic reflection on the human condition.
Emil Cioran was a Romanian philosopher, aphorist and essayist, who published works in both Romanian and French. His work has been noted for its pervasive philosophical pessimism, style, and aphorisms. His works frequently engaged with issues of suffering, decay, and nihilism. In 1937, Cioran moved to the Latin Quarter of Paris, which became his permanent residence, wherein he lived in seclusion with his partner, Simone Boué, until his death in 1995.
