Heart - The Story Of Its Myths & Meanings

To humans, the heart has always been more than flesh and blood. Rising above its biological function, it has, instead, become the symbol of our emotions. Fear, sadness, anger, love, restlessness, longing, pleasure, pride, despair - all that signifies passion and the human spirit is the domain of the heart. "Heart" offers a unique perspective on the concept of the heart through history, culture, art, literature and religion, taking in cave paintings, the Kama Sutra, Confucius, the Bible and some extraordinary Valentine rituals - among many other stories - along the way. Combining scholarship with compelling autobiographical writing, Gail Godwin explores the full and complex character of this unique icon.