Lou Salomé's "Emotional Biography" offers an unparalleled glimpse into the profound intellectual and personal connections she forged with three towering figures of modern thought: Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, and Rainer Maria Rilke. A brilliant polymath and independent spirit, Salomé navigated complex relationships, rejecting Nietzsche's marriage proposal while deeply influencing his philosophical work, becoming a trusted psychoanalytic colleague and friend to Freud, and engaging in a passionate, transformative affair with Rilke. This book, penned by Salomé herself, transcends mere biographical accounts, providing intimate insights into the emotional landscapes, intellectual dialogues, and philosophical struggles that shaped these legendary figures, all seen through the unique lens of a woman who was both a muse and an intellectual equal. It's a compelling exploration of love, friendship, philosophy, and the dawn of psychoanalysis.