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Discover 'The History Of Love', a heartfelt novel that intertwines the lives of Leo Gursky, an elderly man in New York, and Alma Singer, a determined young girl. This timeless story spans generations, exploring the themes of lost love, the power of literature, and the longing for connection. Leo, who once penned a book titled 'The History of Love' inspired by his lost love, is now isolated in a bustling city, struggling to reclaim his past. Meanwhile, Alma searches for answers to her mother's loneliness and finds herself on a quest to locate the mysterious author. In this beautifully woven narrative, the echoes of love and the impact of a single book resonate through time, revealing the intricate tapestry of human emotions. Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, this novel is a poignant tribute to the enduring power of the written word. Delve into this captivating story and rediscover the magic of love through literature. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, this Penguin Essential edition comes in an easy-to-read A-format paperback with 272 pages of enchanting prose. Don't miss your chance to own this literary gem, perfect for your collection or as a thoughtful gift. Order now to embrace the timeless journey of love and loss.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241973639
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
Leo Gursky is an old man living alone in New York. In Poland sixty years earlier he wrote a book called The History of Love, inspired by his lover Alma. But when they were parted by the war, circumstances ensured they could never be together again and Leo's book was lost. If only he could find it. If only he wasn't so alone.
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre tranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.
'When I was born my mother named me after every girl in a book my father gave her called The History of Love. . . '
Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author.
Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the love lost that sixty years ago in Poland inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn't know it yet, that book also survived- crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives. . .
'Wonderfully affecting...brilliant, touching and remarkably poised' Sunday Telegraph
'A tender tribute to human valiance. Who could be unmoved by a cast of characters whose daily battles are etched on out mind in such diamond-cut prose?' Independent on Sunday
'Devastating...one of the most passionate vindications of the written word in recent fiction. It
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241973639
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
Leo Gursky is an old man living alone in New York. In Poland sixty years earlier he wrote a book called The History of Love, inspired by his lover Alma. But when they were parted by the war, circumstances ensured they could never be together again and Leo's book was lost. If only he could find it. If only he wasn't so alone.
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre tranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.
'When I was born my mother named me after every girl in a book my father gave her called The History of Love. . . '
Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author.
Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the love lost that sixty years ago in Poland inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn't know it yet, that book also survived- crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives. . .
'Wonderfully affecting...brilliant, touching and remarkably poised' Sunday Telegraph
'A tender tribute to human valiance. Who could be unmoved by a cast of characters whose daily battles are etched on out mind in such diamond-cut prose?' Independent on Sunday
'Devastating...one of the most passionate vindications of the written word in recent fiction. It