Milan Kundera is among the most popular contemporary writers. His books captivate readers with the sophistication of their style, the skillful construction of their plots, and the intensity of their characters' emotions. Each new work by the writer adds to the ranks of bestselling intellectual prose.
'The Joke' is Milan Kundera's first novel, written in 1967. It launched the author's European fame, who later created such novels as 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' 'The Goodbye Waltz,' and other bestsellers.
This novel is a story of love and revenge, based on a frivolous, humorous postcard sent by a young man to his beloved. This postcard was destined not only to ruin several lives but also to serve as a vital link between the past and the future.