For anyone interested in the history of the concept and how it's manifested in theology, philosophy, and pop-culture, I highly recommend A Philosophy of Boredom

For anyone interested in the history of the concept and how it's manifested in theology, philosophy, and pop-culture, I highly recommend A Philosophy of Boredom by Lars Svendsen [1]. Although the translation isn't GREAT, the content is an excellent overview. [1] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KP5CAE/ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KP5CAE/