Description
Milan Kundera's seminal work, *The Book of Laughter and Forgetting*, is a profound exploration of memory, identity, and the elusive nature of truth. Through seven interconnected narratives, the novel delves into the lives of individuals grappling with political oppression and personal loss, questioning how history shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world. Kundera masterfully weaves together philosophical inquiry with poignant storytelling, examining the ways in which we construct and reconstruct our past to survive the present. This novel is a powerful meditation on the human condition, where the act of forgetting becomes as significant as the act of remembering.
Available Editions
paperback
Harper Collins
Published Apr 7, 1999
324 pages
ISBN: 9780060932145
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Details
First Published
1979
Language
ces
Translation
From: ces
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