ON MELANCHOLY the classic essay on creativity and mood swing by Aristotle, now in an accessible standalone version Relevant for artists and creative writers, students in philosophy and the classics, lovers of Greek tragedy and anyone dealing with mood swing. With the explanations by philosopher Marlies ter Borg Aristotle's staccato statements gain in depth and meaning. ON MELANCHOLY answers the famous question: 'Why do all those who have become eminent in philosophy or politics or poetry or the arts turn out to be melancholics ?' Dealing with the two poles of melancholy (hot and cold) he...