Books matching: immortality and ageism
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Save:Immortality by Milan Kundera is a complex and philosophical novel that delves into mankind's quest for immortality, interwoven with perspectives on love, erotica, morality, and art. The narrative meanders through fact and fiction, weaving real historical figures like Goethe and Hemingway with fictional characters, exploring themes of ageism, immortality, and the intersections of fact and fiction. Kundera's writing style breaks boundaries, engaging the reader in a philosophical journey through various topics, creating a unique and thought-provoking reading experience.
The book presents a mix of quasi-biography with straight-up fiction, time shifts from past to present, and ambiguity leading to multiple surprises. It serves as a foundation and framing for Kundera's philosophical musings, challenging traditional novel structures and inviting readers to think deeply about the complex relationships presented in the narrative.
The woman might have been sixty or sixty-five. I was watching her from a deck-chair by the pool of my health club, on the top floor of a high-rise that provided a panoramic view of all Paris. I was wa...
