Description
In a decaying Central European spa town, eight disparate souls find themselves entangled in a darkly comic and increasingly absurd series of events. A young nurse and her lover, a peculiar gynecologist, a wealthy American with a dual nature, a celebrated trumpeter and his jealous wife, and a former political prisoner with his ward are all drawn into an accelerating dance of fate. Milan Kundera masterfully weaves together their stories, exploring profound questions about love, betrayal, and the human condition with his signature blend of philosophical depth and blasphemous wit. This novel, a brilliant exploration of modern alienation, reveals how the contemporary world has stripped away even the dignity of tragedy, leaving us with a poignant and unforgettable waltz.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 1998
278 pages
ISBN: 9780060997007
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Details
First Published
1976
Language
cze
Translation
From: cze
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