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In *La lenteur*, Milan Kundera delivers a breezy, comedic narrative that echoes the author’s earlier, heavier works. Written in French, the novel’s title refers to its leisurely pace and gentle tone. The story follows a narrator through a midsummer night where two tales of seduction unfold in the same chateau. An eighteenth‑century episode features a young nobleman seduced by Madame de T., while a twentieth‑century scene follows the intellectual Vincent at an entomology convention, who ultimately fails to capture the attention of the beautiful Julie. After both encounters, the two male protagonists meet the next morning, closing the novel on a poignant note. Kundera’s work is noted for its playful lyricism and lighthearted exploration of love and society.
First publish date: January 2006
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Milan Kundera
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