The Trouble with Happiness
and Other Stories
(Author) Tove DitlevsenA newly married woman longs, irrationally, for a silk umbrella; a husband chases away his wife's beloved cat; a betrayed mother impulsively sacks her housekeeper. Underneath the surface of these precisely observed tales of love, marriage and family life in mid-century Copenhagen pulse currents of desire, violence and despair, as women and men dream of escaping their conventional roles and finding freedom and happiness - without ever truly understanding what that might mean.
Tove Ditlevsen
Tove Ditlevsen, a Danish poet and author, is best known for her autobiographical works, particularly her memoir "The Copenhagen Trilogy". Her writing style is raw, honest, and deeply introspective, exploring themes of love, addiction, and mental illness. Ditlevsen's contributions to literature have left a lasting impact on readers worldwide.
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