"The History of Love" is a novel by Nicole Krauss, published in 2005. The story intertwines the lives of several characters, primarily focusing on Leo Gursky, an aging Jewish immigrant, and Alma Singer, a young girl searching for her identity. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of literature on human connections. The novel is structured around a mysterious book, also titled "The History of Love," written by Leo in his youth. As the characters' paths converge, the story reveals how love transcends time and space, ultimately highlighting the enduring power of storytelling and memory.