The Trouble with Happiness

Released: March 3, 2022
Length: 5 hrs 25 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Penguin Classics

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This collection of finely crafted stories set in mid-century Copenhagen explores themes of love, marriage, and family life, revealing the quiet complexities behind everyday moments. Beneath the surface of these carefully observed tales, characters grapple with desires for freedom and happiness while navigating societal expectations. Rich with nuance, the stories delve into the depths of human emotion, highlighting moments of longing, conflict, and yearning.

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