A provocative examination of the deepest vaults of our souls and the efforts of the many lonely hunters who have tried to unlock its secrets, A History of Heart upends the clichés to reveal a symbol of our fundamental humanity whose beats can be felt in every aspect of our lives.
Ole M. Høystad is currently visiting professor of cultural studies and history at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, and is professor of cultural studies and literature at Telemark University College in Norway.