Milan Kundera on Totalitarianism
Moskva – Gulag Museumby James Whatley
I have rediscovered Milan Kundera. I feel his words still belong to this period of time. Where we are about to be lured by the tune of totalitarianism. Songs promising us paradise, while leading us to the gulags. I discovered the interview with Kundera from 1980 by Philip Roth of which I have taken the extracts below. The titles and links are mine the rest belongs to Kundera and Roth.
Totalitarianism is not only hell, but also the dream of paradise. If not it would not attract so many people.Totalitarianism is not only hell, but also the dream...