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Set in a small town in Bohemia between the two world wars, these two narratives are evocations of the passing of an age, and its effects upon a close-knit community. From the flamboyant and unpredictable Maryska, who scandalizes the town when she cuts her golden hair short, to the eccentric Uncle Pepin, who always has to have a ready supply of furniture to smash when he's angry, the author has created a range of enchanting and memorable characters
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Postřižiny. Anglicky Cutting it short ; and The little town where time stood still, Bohumil Hrabal, Josef Škvorecký, J. D. James D. Naughton
- Language
- Released
- 1993
- Binding
- (Hardcover),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €7.49
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- Title
- Postřižiny. Anglicky Cutting it short ; and The little town where time stood still
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Released
- 1993
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 302
- ISBN10
- 0349103240
- ISBN13
- 9780349103242
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Fiction, Czech Literature, Classics, Short Stories, Czech & Slovak history, Relationships, 20th century, Memories, Novellas, Childhood, Family relationships, Old Age, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Breweries, Brewing
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a small town in Bohemia between the two world wars, these two narratives are evocations of the passing of an age, and its effects upon a close-knit community. From the flamboyant and unpredictable Maryska, who scandalizes the town when she cuts her golden hair short, to the eccentric Uncle Pepin, who always has to have a ready supply of furniture to smash when he's angry, the author has created a range of enchanting and memorable characters