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World Literature Book Club

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

2025-03-04 14:30:00 2025-03-04 15:30:00 America/New_York World Literature Book Club Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room

Tuesday, March 04
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-04 14:30:00 2025-03-04 15:30:00 America/New_York World Literature Book Club Join us for a discussion of Czechoslovakian author Milan Kundera's classic 1984 novel. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room

Reed Memorial Library

Carlin Room

Join us for a discussion of Czechoslovakian author Milan Kundera's classic 1984 novel. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance.

Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being, published in 1984, tells the story of the intertwined lives of two couples navigating love, politics, and existential dilemmas in Soviet-era Czechoslovakia. The story primarily focuses on Tomas, a womanizing surgeon, Teresa, his lover who struggles with Tomas' infidelities, Sabina, a free-spirited artist, and Franz, Sabina's lover. Kundera's novel is considered one of the modern classics of late 20th century for its enduring relevance and exploration of philosophical themes, particularly within the context of love and politics in communist Czechoslovakia.

Limited to 15 people. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | Adult |

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