Summary & Study Guide The History of Love by Nicole Krauss

The History of Love by Nicole Krauss intertwines romantic and mysterious elements into a story about love, loss, and identity. Structured as a book-within-a-book, the novel explores the impact that one supposedly lost manuscript has on the lives of several people. Through reading the fictional book, also titled The History of Love, the characters begin to define and refine their own personal histories of love.

This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.