What books make you want to fall in love? Classic love stories are the greatest. They present a rational and clear perspective on the subject, providing you with not just the excitement but also a greater comprehension of love.
On Love by Stendhal
“Happiness never stays the same, except in its origin; every day brings forth a new blossom.”
Stendhal describes the enlightening process of falling in love in a frank and funny tone. Stendhal offers the reader a combination of personal experiences, philosophy, and sociological observations, all of which he attempts to make universally relevant.
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gray
Martians “go to their caves” while Venusians “go to the well.”
John Gray aids the reader in comprehending and accepting the distinctions between men and women. This book demonstrates how having this kind of knowledge can help you have happier relationships.
The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
“Love is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a promise. If love were only a feeling, there would be no basis for the promise to love each other forever. A feeling comes and it may go. How can I judge that it will stay forever when my act does not involve judgment and decision?”
This book demonstrates how love is more difficult to find in today’s environment. It explains how love may overcome loneliness and transform a person into a more generous person.
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James
“Love remains. I don’t know why we should suffer so much. Perhaps I shall find out.”
Isabel Archer’s marriage to Osmond Gilbert, regarded as Henry James’ finest work, results in her suffering from a cruel and abusive husband. The reader will learn what it means to be a radiantly good person who falls in love with a dreadful person in this novel.
Roman Elegies by Goethe
“I’m fairly fond of boys, but my preference is for girls; When I have enough of a girl, she still serves me as a boy.”
This is a cycle of Goethe’s twenty-four poems. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe celebrates the sensuality and energy of romance and love in his Italian Journey. This is a book to read if you’re looking for educated eroticism.