Description
In this philosophical novel, Milan Kundera explores the nature of immortality through the interconnected lives of his characters, weaving together themes of love, desire, and the human quest for meaning in a modern world. The narrative moves fluidly between past and present, reality and imagination, as Kundera examines how we seek to transcend mortality through memory, art, and the impressions we leave on others. With his characteristic wit and intellectual rigor, Kundera challenges readers to reconsider what it truly means to be remembered and to matter in an indifferent universe. The novel is a masterwork of philosophical fiction that combines profound meditation with engaging storytelling, offering both intellectual stimulation and emotional resonance. A provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the eternal human struggle against oblivion, "Immortality" stands as a modern classic that rewards careful reading and contemplation.
Available Editions
paperback
Faber
Published Jan 1, 2000
387 pages
ISBN: 9780571144563
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
cze
Translation
From: cze
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