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The Course of Love

An unforgettable story of love and marriage from the author of bestselling novel Essays in Love
By Alain de Botton
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The Course of Love by Alain de Botton explores the journey of a couple, from the initial emotions of romance through the complexities of a long-term relationship. It delves deep into the intricacies of love, touching on both the enchanting and challenging aspects. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's everyday life, this book combines storytelling with philosophical reflections on what it truly means to sustain love over time.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thoughtful examinations of modern relationships and the complexities of long-term love. Through a wise narrative and relatable insights, the author explores the challenges and triumphs of a marriage, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the dynamics of love and connection.

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A brilliant new novel about love and marriage, twenty years after the bestselling hit Essays in Love.

Modern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after?

This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship—tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures that make up a life shared between two people.

Moving and deeply insightful, The Course of Love offers us a window into essential truths about the nature of love.

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The Course of Love by Alain de Botton is praised for its exploration of modern relationships with warmth and wit. Reviews highlight the author's perceptive analysis of marital life, noting the book's relatable and honest depiction of the challenges and triumphs in long-term partnerships. Critics commend de Botton for his insightful take on the ordinariness and complexity of love, suggesting the novel could serve as a valuable guide for those considering marriage.

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ISBN: 9780241962138

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Alain de Botton is the bestselling author of fifteen books, including The School of Life- An Emotional Education, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The Course of Love. He is the founder of The School of Life (theschooloflife.com).

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