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Peter Krištúfek

    June 23, 1973 – April 23, 2018

    Peter Krištúfek was a Slovak novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and film director. His literary output includes short story collections, novels, a novella, and poetry, often delving into satirical and psychological themes. Krištúfek also established himself as a respected filmmaker, directing feature documentaries and psychological dramas.

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    Morytáty
    Atlas zabúdania
    Das Haus des tauben Mannes
    The House of the Deaf Man
    • 2014

      The House of the Deaf Man

      • 629 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      4.3(50)Add rating

      Peter Kristufek's sweeping family saga, covering Slovakia's history from 1938 to the early 2000s, explores the way the pressure of history makes a decent but weak man harm the people around him, skilfully weaving into the narrative extracts from authentic period documents ranging from advertisements to poetry and diaries.

      The House of the Deaf Man