On Love and Death (collected Works of Juskind)
About This Novel
The only non-fiction work by Juskind, the author of "Perfume", confronts two major propositions in life that need to be thought about urgently; overlooking the complex and subtle abyss of human nature, and gaining insight into the secret love that transcends the world. In this short work, Suskind explores the relationship between love and its eternal rival, death. Citing three examples from philosophy, literature, religious stories and myths and legends, as well as modern life, Suskind presents to us the relationship between the two that are both complementary and contradictory, prompting readers to think about how the world views love and death, and how they appear in literary and philosophical works. Love can not only make people feel happy, but also bring endless pain. Love is not just a random molecule, it can change our body and brain, turning us into another person completely. The author then compares the fate of Jesus and Orpheus in ancient Greek mythology, and tells how they tried to defeat death with love.
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