The Engineer of Human Souls
Danny Smiricky SeriesDescription
In this poignant novel, Daniel Smiricky, a Czech writer and refugee, finds himself teaching literature in Toronto after fleeing the 1968 Soviet invasion of his homeland. Navigating the complexities of a new culture and the indifference of his students, Daniel's present is interwoven with vivid memories of his youth in Czechoslovakia during World War II. The narrative masterfully blends these disparate timelines, offering a profound exploration of displacement, memory, and the search for identity across continents. Škvorecký's distinctive voice captures the bittersweet realities of exile and the enduring echoes of the past.
Available Editions
paperback
Chatto & Windus
Published Jan 1, 1985
571 pages
ISBN: 9780701129316
paperback
Lester & Orpen Dennys
Published Jan 1, 1993
571 pages
ISBN: 9781550135343
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Details
First Published
1969
Language
eng
Translation
From: ces
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