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Pišt'anek’s tour de force of 1999 turns car-park attendant and porn king Freddy Piggybank into a national hero, and the unsinkable Rácz aspires to be an oil oligarch, after Slovaks on an Arctic archipelago rise up against oppression. The novel expands from a mafia-ridden Bratislava to the Czech lands dreaming of new imperial glory, and a post-Soviet Arctic hell. Death-defying adventure and psychological drama supersede sheer black humour.

Offering a comprehensive introduction to Slovak literature, this book addresses the lack of awareness and translations in the English-speaking world. It serves as the first systematic history of this rich and historically significant literary tradition, shedding light on its unique contributions and cultural context. Through this exploration, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for an often-overlooked Slavic literature.