A classic of literary criticism from one of the world's greatest novelists and author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. 'A great novelist who is also a great critic.' Guardian Cervantes, Joyce, Flaubert, Broch, Tolstoy, Kafka. What distinguishes the world and work of a truly great novelist? In these stunning philosophical reflections on the history, practice and morality of the novel, Kundera mines his personal experience as an author to argue that the European novel is 'an art born of the laughter of God'. Encompassing ...
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A classic of literary criticism from one of the world's greatest novelists and author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. 'A great novelist who is also a great critic.' Guardian Cervantes, Joyce, Flaubert, Broch, Tolstoy, Kafka. What distinguishes the world and work of a truly great novelist? In these stunning philosophical reflections on the history, practice and morality of the novel, Kundera mines his personal experience as an author to argue that the European novel is 'an art born of the laughter of God'. Encompassing the role of historical events, the creation of character and the meaning of action in fiction, the result is a modern classic of literary criticism from one of the world's finest novelists - philosophical, playful and profound.
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Add this copy of The Art of the Novel to cart. $4.93, very good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Faber & Faber.
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First Edition, First Printing. Review Copy with publisher issued review slip and promotional letter. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Add this copy of The Art of the Novel to cart. $35.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove Press.
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Dust jacket in good condition. First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The binding is tight; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of The Art of the Novel to cart. $56.27, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove Press.
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Very good; Collectible. This is the hardcover stated Grove First Edition from 1988. Other than a back cardholder flyleaf (ex lib), both the mylar-covered DJ and the book are in excellent condition. There are no rips, tears, etc. and the pages and binding are tight. This wonderful, impossible-to-find item is available for purchase now! **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. NAME YOUR PRICE! ! ! Due to the vagaries of market fluctuations, an item's listed price should be considered a guideline. Serious buyers are welcome to make a on each and every item listed, with the assurance that ALL reasonable offers will be accepted! !
