' The love of repetition is in truth the only happy love' So says Constantine Constantius on the first page of Kierkegaard's Repetition Life itself according to Kierkegaard's pseudonymous narrator is a repetition & in the course of this witty playful work Constantius explores the nature of love & happiness the passing of time & the importance of moving forward (and backward) The ironically entitled Philosophical Crumbs pursues the investigation of faith & love & their tense relationship with reason Written only a year apart these two works complement each other & give the reader a unique insight into the breadth & substance of Kierkegaard's thought The first reads like a novel & the second like a Platonic dialogue but both engage in different ways the same challenging issues These are the first translations to convey the literary quality & philosophical precision of the originals They were not intended however for philosophers but for anyone who feels drawn to the question of the ultimate truth of human existence & the source of human happiness ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more