A Biography of Loneliness

A Biography of Loneliness reinterprets the concept of loneliness as a modern emotional language, arguing that it is not a universal historical phenomenon. Historian Fay Bound Alberti explores the evolution of loneliness from the 18th century to the present, employing letters, diaries, and various literary sources. Through case studies of notable figures like Sylvia Plath, Queen Victoria, and Virginia Woolf, the book reveals loneliness as a complex and multifaceted experience shaped by class, gender, ethnicity, and individual circumstances.