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The History of Love
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The History of Love1

  Nicole Krauss Nicole Krauss, author of The History of Love (2005), in 2017. (more) The History of Love novel by Krauss Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-History-of-Love-novel Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Caroline Nunneley Caroline Nunneley is a contributor to 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (2012), where an earlier version of this Britannica entry first appeared. Caroline Nunneley Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 21, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The History of Love, novel by American writer Nicole Krauss that was published in 2005 and was later adapted as a 2016 film. This sad and achingly beautiful book is a skillfully crafted exploration of loss and its aftermath. With continually changing narrative voices, it weaves at least three stories seamlessly together with moments of surprising convergence, their unifying point being the book manuscript, “The History of Love,” written by Polish émigré Leo Gursky, a paean to the only woman he ever loves, Alma. The story begins with Leo. Now an old man, Leo lives a solitary life in his ...(100 of 482 words)

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