How did Kundera's background influence the themes of political satire and identity?
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How did Kundera's background influence the themes of political satire and identity?
Did anyone else feel the humor in the book was both subtle and unsettling at the same time?
What inspired the choice to explore the concept of a 'joke' as a metaphor for life and history?