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Vita Nuova

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Bohumil Hrabal

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Set against the backdrop of Communist repression in Prague, the memoir offers a personal glimpse into the life of Elis.ka, Bohumil Hrabal's wife, during the tumultuous 1950s to 1970s. Through her eyes, readers experience the struggles and resilience of artists navigating a stifling regime, highlighting the intimate and often challenging dynamics of their relationship amidst societal constraints. The narrative captures both the beauty and the hardship of life during a pivotal era in Czech history.

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Title: Vita Nuova
Language: English
Authors: Bohumil Hrabal
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Behalf Northwestern Univ Pres
Released: 2010
Format: Paperback
Pages: 248
ISBN13: 9780810125469
Tags: Fiction, Biographies and Thoughts, Czech Fiction, Novellas, Compatriot and Exile literature
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Description: Set against the backdrop of Communist repression in Prague, the memoir offers a personal glimpse into the life of Elis.ka, Bohumil Hrabal's wife, during the tumultuous 1950s to 1970s. Through her eyes, readers experience the struggles and resilience of artists navigating a stifling regime, highlighting the intimate and often challenging dynamics of their relationship amidst societal constraints. The narrative captures both the beauty and the hardship of life during a pivotal era in Czech history.