My Selection — Immortality

A novel by Milan Kundera

Immortality is a topic that has been pondered by thinkers through the ages. Some believe it can be achieved through scientific endeavors; others believe in religion and spirituality. Milan Kundera’s novel Immortality is very much about the quest for immortality — what it means, how far people will go to achieve it, and what the end result would be like.

The novel centers on a love triangle between two men and a woman, but also touches upon many broader themes of human existence. One such theme is the quest for…