The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

(Author) John Koenig
Format: Hardcover
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Poetically defining emotions we all feel but don't have the words to express, the creator of the popular online project of the same name invites readers on his epic quest to fill the gaps in the language of emotion.

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Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
288
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781501153648
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Jan. 20, 2022

John Koenig

John Koenig is a linguist and author best known for his creation of "The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows," a collection of invented words to describe complex emotions. His poetic and evocative writing style has resonated with readers worldwide, sparking a new way of expressing and understanding human feelings through language.

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