Jacques and his Master
Kundera, Milan
ISBN 10: 0571139507 ISBN 13: 9780571139507
Published by Milan Kundera, 2002
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Synopsis:
Jacques and His Master is a deliciously witty and entertaining 'variation' on Diderot's novel Jacques le fataliste, written for Milan Kundera's 'private pleasure' in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia.
When the 'heavy Russian irrationality' fell on Czechoslovakia he felt drawn to the spirit of the eighteenth century - 'And it seemed to me that nowhere was it to be found more densely concentrated than in that banquet of intelligence, humour and fantasy, Jacques le Fataliste'.
This translation by Simon Callow has delighted Kundera's admirers throughout the English-speaking world.
About the Author: The French-Czech novelist Milan Kundera was born in the Czech Republic and has lived in France since 1975. He died in Paris in 2023.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Jacques and his Master
Publisher: Milan Kundera
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good