Good question! The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is divided into six chapters, with definitions grouped according to theme: 1. Between Living and Dreaming (about worldview and desire) 2. The Interior Wilderness (selfhood and identity) 3. Montage of Attractions (relationships and intimacy) 4. Faces in a Crowd (society and alienation) 5. Boats Against the Current (time and memory) 6. Roll the Bones (uncertainty and chaos) There’s also a postscript section called “After Words,” with some c...