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Some people say that loneliness is the epidemic of the 21st century. We try our best to escape loneliness, but it still follows us. Where does loneliness come from? Are humans destined to be lonely? Historian Faye Bond Alberti believes that loneliness is a modern emotion. From the decline of religion to the industrial revolution, to the boom of social media and online communities since the digital revolution, the evolution of the concept of loneliness is also the history of the development of human civilization. Understanding how loneliness was invented helps us understand why it is so prevalent today. "The Biography of Loneliness" integrates literature, philosophy, sociology, psychology and economics, etc., And strives to restore the hidden history and complex meaning of loneliness. Each chapter in this book focuses on some form of loneliness, exploring its connections with individuals and societies, emotions and bodies. In the book, Alberti quotes from many sources, combing through letters and diaries, philosophical texts, political discussions, medical documents, etc. From the 19th century to the present. He studies the experiences of people including Sylvia Plath, Queen Victoria, and Virginia Woolf, and explores the loneliness experience of different groups of people, including teenagers, people living alone, the elderly, and the homeless...