The Seducer's Diary
The Seducer's Diary
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
BetaThe Seducer's Diary
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997232
Novel • Fiction
Copenhagen, Denmark • 1840s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Seducer's Diary, translated by Edna Hatlestad Hong and Howard Vincent Hong, is part of Søren Kierkegaard's work Either/Or. It explores themes of manipulation and love through the protagonist Johannes' calculated pursuit of a young woman named Cordelia, illustrating the complexities and consequences of romantic desire and ethical dilemmas.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Seducer's Diary by Søren Kierkegaard, translated by Edna Hatlestad Hong and Howard Vincent Hong, divides readers. Some praise its exploration of seduction and existential themes, while others find it tedious and morally ambiguous. The translation is noted for its clarity, though the dense narrative may deter some. Overall, it intrigues but polarizes.
Who Should Read The Seducer's Diary?
A philosophical and introspective reader who enjoys existential themes would relish The Seducer's Diary. Fans of Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground and Camus' The Fall will appreciate its exploration of human psychology, ethics, and seduction. This audience values deep, reflective narratives and psychological insights.
6,815 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Copenhagen, Denmark • 1840s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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