{"product_id":"the-trouble-with-happiness-and-other-stories-penguin-modern-classics","title":"The Trouble with Happiness (International Edition)","description":"In these brief, acid-sharp stories, Tove Ditlevsen, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Copenhagen Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the complexities of love, marriage, and family life. Ordinary events—a wife's quiet anxiety, a child's lost treasure, a woman's yearning for a yellow silk umbrella—unfold into dark and disconcerting narratives. Ditlevsen masterfully delves into themes of yearning, fear, and the elusive nature of happiness, offering readers a collection that is both poignant and unsettling. Translated by Michael Favala Goldman, these stories showcase Ditlevsen's pure and dazzling insight into the human condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience the unique literary voice of Tove Ditlevsen, celebrated for her profound insights into everyday life and human emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelve into a collection of short stories that transform mundane occurrences into deeply psychological and often unsettling explorations of happiness and despair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover a masterclass in concise storytelling, where each narrative is crafted with acid-sharp precision and emotional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain a new perspective on the complexities of relationships and the often-unseen struggles within domestic life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTove Ditlevsen\u003c\/strong\u003e (1917–1976) was a renowned Danish poet and author, celebrated for her candid and often autobiographical works. Her writing frequently explored themes of childhood, womanhood, addiction, and mental health, earning her a significant place in Danish literature. She is best known internationally for \u003cem\u003eThe Copenhagen Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Favala Goldman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poet and translator of Danish literature. He has translated several works by Tove Ditlevsen, bringing her distinctive voice to English-speaking audiences and contributing to her growing international recognition.","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067862380797,"sku":"","price":798.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/11_60a0ad77-5741-4041-85c6-2beb1c689a7d.jpg?v=1693550586","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/fr\/products\/the-trouble-with-happiness-and-other-stories-penguin-modern-classics","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}