Essays in Love
The first book and an accessible introduction to de Botton's distinctive blend of narrative, philosophy, and psychological observation.
Author guide
Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton was born in Zurich in 1969 and lives in London. He writes fiction and essayistic nonfiction about love, travel, architecture, work, philosophy, religion, art, literature, media, and emotional life. He founded The School of Life, an organization devoted to practical emotional education, and Living Architecture. His writing combines personal observation, philosophical reflection, cultural criticism, and accessible self-help.
fictionnonfictionessaysphilosophyliterary criticismpsychologyself-help
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
How Proust Can Change Your Life
A concise, widely representative introduction to his approach to literature, philosophy, and practical living.
The School of Life: An Emotional Education
A broad overview of his later work on emotional intelligence, relationships, work, failure, and self-understanding.
Outside the series
Standalone and other books
- Essays in LoveAmazon ↗
novel · 1993
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The Romantic Movement: Sex, Shopping, and the NovelAmazon ↗novel · 1994
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Kiss & TellAmazon ↗novel · 1995
- How Proust Can Change Your LifeAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 1997
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The Consolations of PhilosophyAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2000
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The Art of TravelAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2002
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Status AnxietyAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2004
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The Architecture of HappinessAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2006
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of WorkAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2009
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A Week at the Airport: A Heathrow DiaryAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2009
- Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of ReligionAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2012
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How to Think More about SexAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2012
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Art as TherapyAmazon ↗co-authored nonfiction · 2013
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The News: A User's ManualAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2014
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The Course of LoveAmazon ↗novel · 2016
- The School of Life: An Emotional EducationAmazon ↗
essay collection · 2019
- A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from the School of LifeAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2023