Milan Kundera

Milan Kundera is a Czech-born French novelist and essayist known for his literary work that explores themes such as identity, memory, and politics.

Born in 1929 in Brno, Czechoslovakia, Kundera studied literature at Charles University in Prague.

After the Prague Spring in 1968, he went into exile in France, where he eventually acquired French citizenship.

His most famous works include 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' and 'The Joke', which have been acclaimed for their unique style and profound exploration of the human condition.

Kundera is recognized as one of the most influential contemporary writers and has received numerous literary awards throughout his career..