Publisher's Synopsis
The Joke, Milan Kundera's first novel, gained him a huge following in his own country, and launched his worldwide literary reputation.
'Kundera is the saddest, funniest and most lovable of authors.' The Times
About the Publisher
Faber and Faber is one of the last of the great independent publishing houses in London. With the great depth of its backlist, featuring books by no fewer than twelve Nobel Laureates and six Booker Prize-winners, a thriving frontlist and ever-growing e-book list, and new ventures including the print-on-demand Faber Finds imprint, Faber Digital (publisher of the award-winning The Waste Land for iPad App), Faber Academy (the creative writing school), as well as Faber Factory Powered by Constellation, and Faber Factory Plus, the company continues to go from strength to strength.
