On Love is globally bestselling novelistphilosopher Alain De Bottons iconic debutthe novel that launched his decorated literary career and a funny profound and searingly truetolife exploration of love. A man and a woman meet over casual conversation on a flight from Paris to London and so begins a love storyfrom fist kiss to first argument elation to heartbreak and everything in between. Each stage of the relationship is illuminated with starling clarity as de Botton explores emotions often felt but rarely understood. Now in tandem with the arrival of The Course of Lovede Bottons first novel in twenty years and one about mature lovewe celebrate the timeless debut about young love that serves as The Course of Loves precursor and companion. Reissued with a brilliant introduction by the New York Times bestselling author of How Should a Person Be Shelia Heti On Love is a contemporary classic that should be read by anyone who has ever fallen in love. show more