The good soldier Švejk and his fortunes in the World War
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Translates the iconoclastic Czech's classic satire depicting the adventures of a soldier during the First World War
Jaroslav Hašek was a Czech humorist, satirist, and bohemian known for his sharp wit and critical eye. His most famous work, an unfinished novel about a soldier during World War I, uses farcical incidents to satirize the ineptitude and absurdity of authority figures. Hašek's writing is characterized by its irreverent humor and its keen observation of the often ridiculous nature of bureaucracy and societal structures. A prolific author of short stories, his work reflects a life lived with a bohemian spirit and a penchant for practical jokes.

Translates the iconoclastic Czech's classic satire depicting the adventures of a soldier during the First World War