The Course of Love: A Novel by Alain de Botton (English) Compact Disc Book

Description: The Course of Love by Alain de Botton, Julian Rhind-Tutt "The Course of Love is a return to the form that made Mr. de Bottons name in the mid-1990s....love is the subject best suited to his obsessive aphorizing, and in this novel he again shows off his ability to pin our hopes, methods and insecurities to the page." --The New York Times The long-awaited and beguiling second novel from Alain de Botton that tracks the beautifully complicated arc of a romantic partnership, from the internationally bestselling author of How Proust Can Change Your Life. De Bottons essay "Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person" (The New York Times, May 28, 2016), which draws from The Course of Love, was the #1 most emailed article for days.We all know the headiness and excitement of the early days of love. But what comes after? In Edinburgh, a couple, Rabih and Kirsten, fall in love. They get married, they have children--but no long-term relationship is as simple as "happily ever after." The Course of Love is a novel that explores what happens after the birth of love, what it takes to maintain love, and what happens to our original ideals under the pressures of an average existence. You experience, along with Rabih and Kirsten, the first flush of infatuation, the effortlessness of falling into romantic love, and the course of life thereafter. Interwoven with their story and its challenges is an overlay of philosophy--an annotation and a guide to what we are reading. This is a Romantic novel in the true sense, one interested in exploring how love can survive and thrive in the long term. The result is a sensory experience--fictional, philosophical, psychological--that urges us to identify deeply with these characters and to reflect on his and her own experiences in love. Fresh, visceral, and utterly compelling, The Course of Love is a provocative and life-affirming novel for everyone who believes in love. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Alain de Botton is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including On Love, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel, and The Course of Love. He lives in London where he founded the School of Life, an organization devoted to fostering emotional health and intelligence. More can be found at AlainDeBotton.com.Julian Rhind-Tutt is an actor and voice artist. His audiobook narrations have earned five AudioFile Earphones Awards, and he has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award. His film appearances include roles in The Madness of King George, The Saint, Les Miserables, Notting Hill, and Tomorrow Never Dies, while his television credits include Reckless, Dangerfield, and Richard II. His stage work includes Editing Process, The Way of the World, Catherine Howard, and as the Duke of York in The Madness of George III. He is also the recipient of the Carlton Hobbs Award from BBC Radio. Review [Alain de Botton] again shows off his ability to pin our hopes, methods and insecurities to the page.-- "New York Times"[An] exemplary tale...Readers looking for insights and guidance will find plenty.-- "NPR"Alain de Botton, an author known for tackling the big philosophical questions in accessible nonfiction, has the perfect narrator for his second novel. Julian Rhind-Tutts voice is tender, seductive, secretive, or open, as needed. Whichever tone he uses, listening to him is always a joy...Rhind-Tutt keeps the listening worthwhile and far from routine.-- "AudioFile"Theres no writer alive like de Botton, and his latest ambitious undertaking is as enlightening and humanizing as his previous works.-- "Chicago Tribune"Well-observed and imbued with a tenderness that feels authentic and uncynical. It may even save some marriages.-- "Evening Standard (London)" Review Quote "Well-observed and imbued with a tenderness that feels authentic and uncynical. It may even save some marriages." Details ISBN1508285799 Author Julian Rhind-Tutt Short Title COURSE OF LOVE D Playing time 426 Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio Language English ISBN-10 1508285799 ISBN-13 9781508285793 Format Compact Disc DEWEY 823.914 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-05-28 Subtitle A Novel Imprint Simon & Schuster Audio Narrator Julian Rhind-Tutt Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158504031;

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