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The Good Soldier Svejk
and his Fortunes in the World War
Translator - Cecil Parrott
Introduction by - Cecil Parrott
Illustrator - Josef Lada
Penguin Classics
Paperback
: 28 Apr 2005
£10.99
Synopsis
Hasek's most important work was centered around the deeply funny story of a hapless Czech soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army -- dismissed for incompetence only to be pressed into service by the Russians in World War I (where he is captured by his own troops). A mischief-maker, bohemian and drunk, Hasek demonstrated his wit in this classic novel of the Czech character and preposterous nature of war.Reviews
Customer Review: 08 December 2010
Reviewer: sonicmonkey
'One of the most witty novel from CEE ever. Gives an insight into the way we people think here. Nice translation either'
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