Kundera, Milan
The Curtain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571232819
- author:
- Kundera, Milan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Other prose: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Curtain: An Essay in Seven Parts by Milan Kundera In this thought-provoking collection of seven essays, Milan Kundera explores the history and value of the novel, arguing that its true significance lies in its ability to reveal new aspects of human existence. Kundera examines how the best novels transcend national boundaries and language, instead revealing universal truths about our shared experiences. Through a series of insightful observations, Kundera demonstrates how the novel has been shaped by the works of other writers, from Rabelais to Kafka, and how it continues to evolve and adapt in response to changing times. This essay collection offers a unique perspective on the nature of the novel and its enduring power to illuminate our understanding of the world. With its characteristic wit and intellectual curiosity, The Curtain is a compelling exploration of the novel's role in literature and society.
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