'The people of Central Europe cannot be separated from European history; they cannot exist outside it; but they represent the wrong side of this history; they are its victims and outsiders.' In a moment of historic threat and uncertainty in mainland Europe, this collection, makes the case for the 'small countries' of Central Europe as the nucleus of European values and a lightning rod for its potential dangers, where language and culture play an active role in affirming national identity and democracy is under continued threat from the threat of Russian oppression.
However, these countries have been historically overlooked by the major powers of Western Europe. Kundera warns that this blindness puts Europe's cultural and political independence at risk, a warning that feels increasingly relevant to our current moment.
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Milan Kundera Imprint: Faber & Faber Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: Main Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 187g ISBN:9780571378418 ISBN 10: 0571378412 Pages: 96 Publication Date:04 July 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
The French-Czech novelist Milan Kundera was born in the Czech Republic and has lived in France since 1975.