The first section occurs in 1971 and is the story of Mirek, as he explores his memories of Zdena. Knowing that he loved this ugly woman has left a blemish, and he hopes to rectify this by destroying the love letters that he had sent her. While he travels to her home and back, he is followed by two men. Mirek is arrested at his home and sentenced to jail for six years, his son to two years, and ten or so of his friends to terms of from one to six years.
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9789645512840
- Persian Title: کتاب کتاب خنده و فراموشی اثر میلان کوندرا
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