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Ignorance

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by Milan Kundera

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What's the role of Milada in the story?
Mariana Carvalho I believe Milada is yet another representation of how memories of the same situation (or person) vary from one to another. Aside from the core narrati…moreI believe Milada is yet another representation of how memories of the same situation (or person) vary from one to another. Aside from the core narrative, I think the author also intended her to be representation of the consequences of one's actions to themselves and others and the acceptance of the past. (less)
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I have not yet read L'ignorance, .What is it about?
Lex It's about man and woman who return to the Czech Republic after escaping from Communism. They each have different memories about how it used to be and…moreIt's about man and woman who return to the Czech Republic after escaping from Communism. They each have different memories about how it used to be and this affects how they see it now. It's a great book. I finished it in a day. Couldn't put it down. (less)
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Is it a novel? Or a critical review about the life?
Kianoush Mokhtarpour A Novel. But while telling the story, Kundera gives his own analysis of people and events, too. So, maybe it's both a novel and a critical review.…moreA Novel. But while telling the story, Kundera gives his own analysis of people and events, too. So, maybe it's both a novel and a critical review.(less)
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