Trouble With Being Born

E. M. Cioran's The Trouble With Being Born is a thought-provoking and humorous exploration of human existence, addressing birth, death, God, time, relationships, and the struggle to wake up in the morning. Translated by Richard Howard, it is a testament to a singular mind.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The notion that not being born is the ultimate plan is undeniably appealing, yet it remains unattainable for all. In his profound exploration of human existence, E. M. Cioran delves into the core inquiries that shape our lives: birth, death, the existence of God, the passage of time, interpersonal relationships, and the daily struggle to rise from bed. Through a series of interconnected aphorisms that blend pessimism, poetry, and undeniable humor, Cioran discovers a peculiar sense of joy amidst his despair, reveling in the absurdity and futility of our existence. Translated by the esteemed poet and critic Richard Howard, The Trouble With Being Born emerges as a thought-provoking and enlightening testament to the unique mind of E. M. Cioran.

In The Trouble With Being Born, E. M. Cioran grapples with the major questions of human existence: birth, death, God, the passing of time, how to relate to others, and how to make ourselves get out of bed in the morning.

Through a series of interconnected aphorisms that blend pessimism, poetry, and undeniable humor, Cioran discovers a peculiar sense of joy amidst his despair, reveling in the absurdity and futility of our existence. Translated by the esteemed poet and critic Richard Howard, The Trouble With Being Born emerges as a thought-provoking and enlightening testament to the unique mind of E. M. Cioran.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241467275