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In this entertaining and stimulating essay, one of world literature's most distinctive thinkers sets out his personal view of the history and value of the novel in Western civilization. Too often, Kundera suggests, a novel is thought about only within the confines of the language and nation of its origin, when in fact what makes a novel matter is its ability to reveal some previously unknown aspect of our existence. Kundera describes how the best novels, from Don Quixote to Ulysses and Madame Bovary to The Trial, do just that.
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Explores how novels reveal human existence's hidden truths.
Who is this book for?
Kundera's insights into the art of the novel make this a must-read for literature lovers. If you're curious about how stories from different cultures and eras continue to uncover new facets of what it means to be human, this book offers a stimulating perspective. It's a thoughtful exploration that invites you to see the novel as a powerful mirror to our own lives.
