Weltschmerz
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This is even more surprising, given that what the German novelist Jean Paul christened Weltschmerz has seemingly been in steady decline for the last 10 years.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 3, 2016
The crass Buck is less interested in discussing Tony’s sudden bout of Weltschmerz than he is in ushering him off to the Japanese restaurant where their dates await.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2011
In him the French bon vivant shines only dimly through a fog of German Weltschmerz: he enjoys life but seldom seems basically happy.
From Time Magazine Archive
A chronically happy German, Felix lacked any touch of Weltschmerz.
From Time Magazine Archive
Solomon Gabirol may be said to have been the first poet thrilled by Weltschmerz.
From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Gustav Karpeles
