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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

byMilan Kundera

Who is this book for? Readers interested in philosophical explorations of love and identity, as well as those who appreciate complex narratives.

Topics LovePhilosophyIdentityDreamsPast and presentSardonic taleErotic taleRelationshipsHistoryPragueBetrayalFreedom
MoodMelancholic, Reflective
HumorOccasional Humor
RomanceMajor Subplot
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a story of irreconcilable love and infidelities in which Milan Kundera addresses himself to the nature of twentieth-century 'Being', offering a wide range of brilliant and amusing philosophical speculations. First published in 1984, Kundera's masterly novel encompasses the extremes of comedy and tragedy and was at once hailed by critics as a contemporary classic. This special hardback edition commemorates the twentieth anniversary of its first publication in English. 'There are novels that are tragic, or entertaining, and this one is both. There are very few that give a fresh perspective on existence, and force the reader to reassess his own life and attitudes.' Sunday Times 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a work of the boldest mastery, originality and richness.' Vanity Fair

Language

en

Published on

30/09/2004

Pages

306

Format

hardcover

ISBN

9780571224388

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