The Book of Human Emotions ─ From Ambiguphobia to Umpty--154 Words from Around the World for How We Feel

A thoughtful, gleeful encyclopedia of emotions, both broad and outrageously specific, from throughout history and around the world.

Have you ever tried to describe a feeling and failed? Don't despair any longer! Whether you want to feelsmug and impress your friends or just want to communicate how hygge (the Danish word for cozy) you feel at home on a winter night, THE BOOK OF HUMAN EMOTIONS is for you.

In this unique book, you'll learn the stories behind the names for some of our most anguished emotions, both familiar (love, rage) and unfamiliar (litost, greng-jai). For instance, did you know that Kierkegaard was the first person to identifyanxiety as its own emotion? Or that apathy comes from the Greek rootsa (without) and pathos (passion)?

Besides, aren't you curious what Nginyiwarrarringu means?

Dr. Tiffany Watt Smith is a research fellow at the QMUL Centre for the History of the Emotions, and was also a 2014 BBC New Generation Thinker. Before choosing to pursue a path in academic research and writing, Dr. Watt Smith worked as a theater director for seven years, including stints as Associate director at the Arcola Theatre and International Associate Director at the Royal Court. She lives in London.