Milan Kundera was a Czech-born novelist who later became a French citizen.
His works, written in both Czech and French, are known for their philosophical depth and skeptical humor.
Kundera's most famous novels include The Joke, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, and The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
His writing often explores themes of human existence, politics, and love.
Kundera's experiences living under communist rule in Czechoslovakia and later as an exile in France significantly influenced his work.
He was highly regarded in literary circles for his unique style and profound insights into the human condition.
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