“What is vanity but the longing to survive?”
Quote by Miguel de Unamuno
Work
The Tragic Sense of Life in Men and Nations
This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of tragedy, examining its presence in the lives of individuals and the collective experiences of nations. more
Author
Miguel de Unamuno
Miguel de Unamuno was a Spanish novelist, philosopher, and academic. His works profoundly reflected the ideas of individualism and existentialism, and had a profound impact on 20th-century literature and philosophy. more
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