Description
Jaroslav Hašek's enduring masterpiece, The Good Soldier Švejk, offers a darkly comic and profoundly satirical look at the absurdity of war and bureaucracy through the eyes of its titular character. Švejk, an amiable and seemingly simple dog-seller, navigates the chaos of World War I with an uncanny ability to bumble his way through every situation, all while maintaining an unwavering, if bewildering, loyalty to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His adventures, or misadventures, hilariously expose the futility and madness of the military machine, making him an unlikely hero for the common man. This timeless novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a biting critique of authority that continues to resonate with readers.
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf
Published Jan 1, 1993
800 pages
ISBN: 9780679420361
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Details
First Published
1921
Language
cze
Translation
From: cze
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Good Soldier Svejk by Jaroslav Hasek.