Publication year 1967
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes The Past, Nation, Politics & Government, Self Discovery
Tags Satirical Literature, Philosophy, Historical Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, World History, Philosophy, Classic Fiction
The Joke is a novel by Czech author Milan Kundera. Released in 1967, it tells the story of Ludvik Jahn and his life under the Czech communist regime. The novel has been celebrated as one of the most important literary works of the 20th century. A 1968 film adaptation by director Jaromil Jires was banned in Eastern European cinemas. The Joke was Kundera’s first novel in his long and distinguished career. He received the Jerusalem... Read The Joke Summary