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Valčík na rozloučenou

Valčík na rozloučenou

Contemporary LiteratureLiterary Fiction
Pages
288
Published
1976
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into a Central European spa town where eight disparate characters find themselves caught in an escalating, darkly comedic dance. From a nurse and her boyfriend to a wealthy American and a former political prisoner, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Kundera masterfully explores modern existence, questioning our very capacity for tragedy with a light, almost blasphemous touch.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkSatiricalPhilosophicalThought-Provoking
Morally GreyMultiple POVs

Genres

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction Erotica

About the author

M
Milan Kundera

Milan Kundera (1. dubna 1929 Brno – 11. července 2023 Paříž) byl česko-francouzský spisovatel. Od roku 1975 žil ve Francii, v roce 1979 byl zbaven československého státního občanství, roku 1981 získal občanství francouzské a v roce 2019 mu bylo vráceno občanství české. Texty psal nejdříve česky, později francouzsky. Do literatury vstoupil jako básník a dramatik, nakonec se ale stal celosvětově známým především jako prozaik a esejista. Jeho texty, zejména Nesnesitelná lehkost bytí, Nesmrtelnost...

Characters

Repairman boyfriendSupporting
GynecologistSupporting
All characters in Valčík na rozloučenou

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series?

    This is a standalone novel and does not belong to a series.

  • Why is the book sometimes titled The Farewell Party?

    The novel was originally published in French and English under the title The Farewell Party, though it is now more commonly referred to by its original Czech title, Valčík na rozloučenou, which translates to Farewell Waltz.

  • Did this book win any major awards?

    The novel was awarded the Italian Premio letterario Mondello prize in 1979.