The Joke: 'A very beautiful novel.' (Salman Rushdie)
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The Joke , Milan Kundera's first novel, gained him a huge following in his own country and launched his worldwide literary reputation. In his foreword Kundera explains why this completely revised translation is the definitive edition of his work. 'It is impossible to do justice here to the subtleties, comedy and wisdom of this very beautiful novel. The author of The Joke is clearly one of the best to be found anywhere.' Salman Rushdie, Observer
Author: Milan Kundera
Format: Paperback, 336 pages, 126mm x 198mm, 272 g
Published: 2000, Faber & Faber, United Kingdom
Genre: General & Literary Fiction
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The Joke , Milan Kundera's first novel, gained him a huge following in his own country and launched his worldwide literary reputation. In his foreword Kundera explains why this completely revised translation is the definitive edition of his work. 'It is impossible to do justice here to the subtleties, comedy and wisdom of this very beautiful novel. The author of The Joke is clearly one of the best to be found anywhere.' Salman Rushdie, Observer
The Joke: 'A very beautiful novel.' (Salman Rushdie)