{"title":"Gun-Britt Sundström","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Gun-Britt Sundström, a celebrated Swedish author known for her profound insights into human relationships and the complexities of modern life. With her keen eye for detail and deep understanding of human emotions, Sundström has crafted narratives that resonate with readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her seminal works, \u003cem\u003eEngagement\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an intricate exploration of love, identity, and commitment, reflecting Sundström's masterful storytelling ability. Her writing, often characterised by its honesty and nuance, delves into the intricacies of personal connections and the societal expectations surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSundström's books, primarily categorised under General Fiction, invite readers to ponder on life's intricate tapestries through richly developed characters and thought-provoking themes. Her unique voice and exceptional narrative style make her works essential reading for anyone intrigued by the intricacies of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"engagement-by-gun-britt-sundstrom-9780241688120","title":"Engagement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA feminist cult classic about love, independence and what it means to be an individual, translated into English for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I want to have him, I really do. I just don't want him to have me.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartina and Gustav, students in 1970s Stockholm, meet and fall immediately into coupledom. But what is coupledom? A route to marriage? A declaration of co-dependency? A new dimension of commitment and responsibility? A sexual confrontation? Or is it a habit that an intelligent person must consider breaking? Martina and Gustav discuss their relationship endlessly, between themselves and with others, as they try to make it work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngagement\u003c\/em\u003e, set during a time of social change and political upheaval, sees Martina trying to engage with the world on her own terms. Unwilling to marry, she finds herself in a state of permanent engagement while her friends settle down to marriage and children; uncertain of the world's future, she engages with demos, sit-ins and philosophy seminars in her quest for a new blueprint for joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1976, when it was heralded as an instant classic, \u003cem\u003eEngagement\u003c\/em\u003e remains as relevant, hilarious and heartbreaking today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545940218092,"sku":"9780241688120","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241688120.jpg?v=1750036308"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gun-britt-sundstrom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}