Cupid's Cyclopedia

"Cupid's Cyclopedia" by Oliver Herford is a witty guide that looks at love and romance as if it were a subject to be studied, like math or science. Created in the early 1900s, the book playfully dives into the many parts of love, presenting it as a key element in our lives that can be taught and learned. Structured like an encyclopedia, the book goes through the alphabet, presenting love-related words and ideas with funny meanings and stories that mix humor with insight. For example, the book examines ideas such as "Adoration: and "Affection," and topics like "Flirtation," "Marriage," and "Jealousy" as well as quirky drawings appear throughout, adding to the book's light and happy tone. The book invites people to understand the subtle details of romance while finding happiness in the search for love.