La vie est ailleurs

This novel, originally considered for the title 'The Age of Lyricism,' delves into the ironic epic of adolescence, gently challenging taboo values like childhood, motherhood, revolution, and even poetry itself. It follows Jaromil, a poet whose life is profoundly shaped by his mother, accompanying him through his romantic encounters and to his deathbed. Jaromil is a contradictory figure—ridiculous yet touching, horrible yet innocent—a true poet likened to Rimbaud, caught in the dark farce of a communist revolution.