Smrt krásných srnců
- 159 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Povídková kniha, ve které Ota Pavel vzpomíná na šťastné dětství před válkou i neradostná válečná léta. Ústřední postavou je jeho otec Leo Popper, obchodní zástupce firmy Elektrolux.
Memories of Childhood Series
This series of short stories delves into the intimate experiences of a family navigating the tumultuous years before, during, and after World War II. The author tenderly captures the everyday moments, profound losses, and resilient hopes that shaped their lives. It's a poignant and nostalgic exploration of familial bonds and the enduring human spirit amidst adversity. The narratives blend melancholy with love, offering a deeply personal glimpse into a historical era and the complexities of the human heart.
Recommended Reading Order
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How I Came to Know Fish (1974) is Ota Pavel's magical memoir of his childhood in Czechoslovakia. Fishing with his father and his Uncle Prosek � the two finest fishermen in the world � he takes a peaceful pleasure from the rivers and ponds of his country. But when the Nazis invade, his father and two older brothers are sent to concentration camps and Pavel must steal their confiscated fish back from under the noses of the SS to feed his family. With tales of his father�s battle to provide for his family both in wealthy freedom and in terrifying persecution, this is one boy�s passionate and affecting tale of life, love and fishing.
