Proto-ghazals and limerence

Dorothy Terrov's concept of 'limerence" would seem to find confirmation in the earliest form of the ghazal, prior to Islam.

With the recent unremarked passing of lupercalia, we have the one link to Marburg through Elizabeth of Hungary (married at 14, died aged 24.)

Imagine how different Sein und Ziet might be if only one or the other had behaved differently: Martin, Hannah or both.

From his letter, we see clearly the limerent moment.

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