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The Good Soldier Svejk: And His Fortunes In The World War (Penguin Classics)
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Jaroslav Haek'S Black Satire, The Inspiration For Such Works As Joseph Heller'S Catch22Goodnatured And Garrulous, Vejk Becomes The Austrohungarian Army'S Most Loyal Czech Soldier When He Is Called Up On The Outbreak Of The First World War Although His Bumbling Attempts To Get To The Front Serve Only To Prevent Him From Reaching It. Playing Cards, Getting Drunk And Becoming A General Nuisance, The Resourceful Vejk Uses All His Natural Cunning And Genial Subterfuge To Deal With The Doctors, Police, Clergy And Officers Who Chivvy Him Towards Battle. The Story Of A 'Little Man' Caught In A Vast Bureaucratic Machine, The Good Soldier Vejk Combines Dazzling Wordplay And Piercing Satire To Create A Hilariously Subversive Depiction Of The Futility Of War. Cecil Parrott'S Vibrant, Unabridged And Unbowdlerized Translation Is Accompanied By An Introduction Discussing Haek'S Turbulent Life As An Anarchist, Communist And Vagranty, And The Everyman Character Of Vejk. This Edition Also Includes A Guide To Czech Names, Maps And Original Illustrations By Josef Ladas.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Good Soldier Svejk? A: The main theme of The Good Soldier Svejk is the absurdity and futility of war, depicted through the experiences of a 'little man' in a bureaucratic system.
- Q: Who is the author of The Good Soldier Svejk? A: The author of The Good Soldier Svejk is Jaroslav Hašek, a Czech writer known for his satirical style.
- Q: Is The Good Soldier Svejk suitable for all ages? A: While The Good Soldier Svejk is a classic work of literature, its themes and humor may be more suitable for older teens and adults due to its satirical take on war.
- Q: What kind of translation is included in this edition? A: This edition features a vibrant, unabridged, and unbowdlerized translation by Cecil Parrott, providing an authentic reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does The Good Soldier Svejk have? A: The Good Soldier Svejk has a total of 784 pages.
- Q: In what format is The Good Soldier Svejk available? A: The Good Soldier Svejk is available in paperback format.
- Q: What additional content does this edition include? A: This edition includes an introduction discussing Hašek's life, a guide to Czech names, maps, and original illustrations by Josef Ladas.
- Q: When was The Good Soldier Svejk published? A: The Good Soldier Svejk was published on December 27, 2005.
- Q: What genre does The Good Soldier Svejk belong to? A: The Good Soldier Svejk belongs to the Classics genre, specifically under war literature and satire.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still usable.