The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Author: Milan Kundera
Number Of Pages: 320
EAN: 9780061148521
Release Date: 27-10-2009
Summary:
'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' by Milan Kundera is set against the backdrop of 1960s Czechoslovakia, during the Prague Spring. The novel follows four characters: Tomas, a successful surgeon; Tereza, his devoted wife; Sabina, his free-spirited mistress; and Franz, Sabina's lover. Tomas and Tereza's relationship is tested by Tomas's infidelities and his philosophical musings on the lightness and weight of being. Tomas believes in the lightness of existence, living without commitments or burdens. In contrast, Tereza sees life as heavy with responsibility and meaning, struggling with her own insecurities and the oppressive political regime. Sabina, an artist, represents freedom and betrayal, while Franz, a professor, seeks meaning and weight in his life. Their stories intersect, exploring themes of love, identity, and the choices that define us.
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