'A cult figure.' Guardian 'A dark and brilliant achievement.' Ian McEwan 'Shamelessly clever ... Exhilaratingly subversive and funny.' Independent 'A modern classic ... As relevant now as when it was first published. ' John Banville A young woman is in love with a successful surgeon; a man torn between his love for her and his womanising. His mistress, a free-spirited artist, lives her life as a series of betrayals; while her other lover stands to lose everything because of his noble qualities. In a world where lives are ...
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'A cult figure.' Guardian 'A dark and brilliant achievement.' Ian McEwan 'Shamelessly clever ... Exhilaratingly subversive and funny.' Independent 'A modern classic ... As relevant now as when it was first published. ' John Banville A young woman is in love with a successful surgeon; a man torn between his love for her and his womanising. His mistress, a free-spirited artist, lives her life as a series of betrayals; while her other lover stands to lose everything because of his noble qualities. In a world where lives are shaped by irrevocable choices and fortuitous events, and everything occurs but once, existence seems to lose its substance and weight - and we feel 'the unbearable lightness of being'. A masterpiece by one of the world's greatest writers, Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being encompasses passion and philosophy, infidelity and ideas, the Prague Spring and modern America, political acts and private desires, comedy and tragedy - in fact, all of human existence. What readers are saying: 'Some books change your mind, some change your heart, the very best change your whole world ... A mighty piece of work, that will shape your life forever.' 'One of the best books I've ever read ... A book about love and life, full of surprises. Beautiful.' 'This book is going to change your life ... It definitely leaves you with a hangover after you're done reading.' 'A must read - loved it, such beautiful observations on life, love and sexuality.' 'Kundera writes about love as if in a trance so the beauty of it is enchanting and dreamy ... Will stay with you forever.' 'A beautiful novel that helps you understand life better ... Loved it.' 'One of those rare novels full of depth and insight into the human condition ... Got me reading Camus and Sartre.' 'One of the best books I have ever read ... An intellectual love story if ever there was one.'
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Fair. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover. There is light highlighting or handwriting throughout the book. The cover has visible markings and wear. The binding is split in the middle of the text but all pages are intact There are some creases on the spine Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Fine. Reprint. Translated by Michael Henry Heim. Trade paperback. Wrappers with light wear, very near fine. Basis for the 1988 Philip Kaufman film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin.
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Good. First printing with full number line. Text block, boards and binding are like new. Dust wrapper in like new condition. Hinges tight as if unread. Foxing to upper text block edge. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.
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well written, easier to follow than i'd imagine it would be. for anyone who has ever been in any kind of relationship.
ronabelitz
May 29, 2007
only for the open minded
i will not recommend this book for everyone...i think only a select audience will appreciate this book. personally, i liked it because of it's honest depiction on czech's history (or at least a portion of it)...it's an eye opener and very interesting read :-)