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Karel Poláček

    March 22, 1892 – January 21, 1945

    Karel Poláček was a master of Czech interwar prose, capturing the absurdity and poignancy of everyday life with unique humor and keen insight. His works, whether humorous novels or socio-critical stories, reveal the tragicomic aspects of small-town life. Poláček masterfully combined laughter and tears, making his creations resonate with readers to this day. His ability to portray human frailties and imperfections with lightness and understanding makes him an unforgettable author.

    Karel Poláček
    Männer im Abseits
    Okresní město
    Les hommes hors-jeu
    High Risk Pregnancy and Child
    What Ownership's All about
    We Were a Handful
    • 2007

      Půvabné vyprávění o dobrodružstvích pěti nezbedných chlapců z malého českého městečka, psané formou dětského deníku kupeckého synka Petra Bajzy.

      We Were a Handful
    • 1993

      What Ownership's All about

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      When an attack on capitalism and totalitarianism runs amok, the Syrovys attempt to remain in their apartment despite repeated attempts by their landlord to oust them.

      What Ownership's All about