Unbearable Lightness of Being - Softcover

Kundera, Milan; Heim, Michael Henry [Translator]

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060912529 ISBN 13: 9780060912529

Publisher: Faber and Faber, 1985

Synopsis

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

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Review:

'Read this book; here is a writer who really matters.' Malcolm Bradbury; 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a work of the boldest mastery, originality and richness.' Vanity Fair; 'A dark and brilliant achievement.' Ian McEwan.

Book Description:

One of the most important and affecting novels written in the twentieth century.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber and Faber
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0060912529
• ISBN 13: 9780060912529
• Binding: Paperback