Talk:Nostalgia
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Shouldn't this page mention something about the modern definition of nostalgia- the longing for the "good old days", and often the conviction that everything was better back then? I see only passing reference to this definition. --Ntg
- I wholly agree with this comment, but I don't reall know what to do about it. Somewhat relatedly, I would like to point out that this page has one of the best "See Also" sections on Wikipedia. unless 13:26, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I'm puzzled about Balraj Singh who is named here as the "famous journalist" who first termed the word nostalgia. A little more information here would be great.
Balraj Singh is an error, an odd one too. I've altered the origin of nostalgia, returned it to its original: Johannes Hofer.
[edit] searching for a word describing something similar but not quite the same as nostalgia
Like "nostalgia" this is a word of Greek origin. It describes a longing for a time period before one is born. I first encountered this term in a book a while back and I have forgotten it. I was hoping it would appear in this article.Smiloid 05:19, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
In Spanish is also called 'Nostalgia'. The phrase 'Mal del corazón' is often used for the depression feeling caused when a relationship ends.
