Trouble with Being Born

by E. M. Cioran

Description

Emil Cioran, a philosopher renowned for his caustically brilliant insights, confronts the fundamental paradoxes of existence in "The Trouble With Being Born." This work plunges into the bleak realities of life, arguing that the true disaster lies not in the inevitability of death, but in the very fact of our birth. Cioran unflinchingly explores themes of suffering, nothingness, and the absurd, offering a profound and often darkly humorous examination of the human condition. Through his signature blend of philosophical rigor and literary flair, he invites readers to question the value of existence itself.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2020

224 pages

ISBN: 9780241467275

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Details

First Published

1973

Language

eng

Translation

From: fre

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Trouble with Being Born by E. M. Cioran.

Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm