The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera is a significant work published by Harper & Row in 1985, featuring 314 pages in English. This novel explores the complexities of love, existence, and the interplay of personal choices against the backdrop of historical events, offering readers a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the human condition.
In this edition, readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters and philosophical reflections that challenge conventional notions of lightness and weight in life. The book engages with themes of identity and the impact of societal changes, making it a notable entry in the realms of fiction and literary classics. This 1st Harper Colophon edition, now in its 11th print, invites readers to reflect on the deeper meanings of their own experiences.
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Kundera’s tremendously popular classic has been hailed by “Newsweek” as having “raised the novel of ideas to a new level of dreamlike lyricism and emotional intensity”. It was also made into a major motion picture starring Daniel Day Lewis and Lena Olin.
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