The Secret Language of Love: A Visual Treasury of Love Through the Ages

by Megan Tresidder

Book Overview

The perfect Valentine, this compendium of passion, romance, and desire throughout the ages is packed with a treasure trove of literature, poetry, specially commissioned illustrations, and world-famous works of art ranging from Klimt's Kiss to Manet's Olympia. The lively text explores such classic and provocative themes as eternal love, the definition of beauty, the chemistry of attraction, and the connection between love and sex. From the mythical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811841510
• ISBN13: 9780811841511
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

insightful, marvelous

"The Secret Language of Love" is a wonderfully thoughtful book which examines romantic love, the source of so much joy and pain, the complex, intense feeling that seizes each of us sooner or later. The illustrations, taken from many centuries and cultures, are marvelously expressive of the many moods of passionate love. Tresidder's essays are inspired, filled with insights that will provide you with "ah ha!" moments as you recognize yourself and others caught up in the intoxicating haze of love. Her book will educate you as well as bring you delight and celebration. "The Language of Love" deserves the highest recommendation. It will not disappoint.

Sensuous treat for the senses.

Like one-touch love Megan Tresidder leads from one delight to another to another with well chosen poem or excerpts and beautiful art. Emma Turpin's painting are incredible!