Summary
Published in the early 20th century, Notes sur l’Amour (“Notes on Love”) by Claude Anet is a reflective and philosophical exploration of the nature of love.
Blending essay, observation, and literary reflection, Anet examines love in its many forms—romantic passion, desire, companionship, jealousy, and devotion—through the lens of both psychology and lived experience. Rather than presenting a systematic treatise, the book reads as a series of meditations, offering insights into the emotional, moral, and cultural dimensions of human relationships.
With its lyrical prose and thoughtful tone, Anet’s work appeals both as literature and as a contemplative study of one of humanity’s most universal themes.