"Up out of the lampshade, startled by the overhead light, flew a large nocturnal butterfly that began circling the room.."

"Up out of the lampshade, startled by the overhead light, flew a large nocturnal butterfly that began circling the room. The strains of the piano and violin rose up weakly from below."

From "The Unbearable Lightness of Being", by Milan Kundera.

Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-born French writer, best known for his novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being," which explores themes of love, politics, and existentialism. His work, often infused with irony and psychological insights, has significantly influenced contemporary literature and thought.

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