Description
In this poignant and ironic novel, Milan Kundera explores the tumultuous landscape of adolescence, a period he dubs 'the lyrical age.' The story centers on Jaromil, a young poet whose life is inextricably bound to his overbearing mother and the stifling realities of a communist regime. Kundera masterfully dissects the sacred cows of childhood, motherhood, revolution, and art itself, revealing their complexities and contradictions through Jaromil's journey. This is a tender yet unflinching examination of innocence, ambition, and the often-absurd circumstances that shape a life, echoing the spirit of Rimbaud caught in a somber farce.
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paperback
Harper Collins
Published Jul 25, 2000
429 pages
ISBN: 9780060997021
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Details
First Published
1973
Language
ces
Translation
From: ces
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Life is Elsewhere by Milan Kundera.