Summary of Love Story

Love Story is a best-selling romantic novel by American author Erich Segal published in 1970. The story follows the journey of Harvard University student Oliver Barrett IV and Jenny Cavilleri, a beautiful Radcliffe College grad student, as they explore love and the pain of loss. Oliver and Jenny fall deeply in love, despite having very different backgrounds- Oliver is from a wealthy, well-established family, while Jenny is from a working-class family with little money. As their relationship blossoms, they face opposition from both their families. Eventually, they get married and live happily until tragedy strikes when Jenny is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Despite the despair and loss, the couple's unyielding love does not die and they remain devoted to each other until the end. Love Story offers a touching and inspirational portrait of deep love despite tragic circumstances.