by Emil Cioran · Tusquets Editores S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788472230989
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In 'That Damned Self', Emil Cioran presents us with a collection of aphorisms that explore the human condition from a skeptical and often hopeless perspective. The author, known for his fragmentary style and pessimistic vision, reflects on existence, solitude, and the nature of being. Through his words, Cioran invites us to question our certainties and confront the reality of a world that, according to him, is marked by anguish and meaninglessness. This book is an immersion into the thought of one of the great essayists of the 20th century, a journey through the shadows of the human mind.
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.
