The Good Soldier Svejk

Name: The Good Soldier Svejk
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SKU: 9780140449914
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By Jaroslav Hašek

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The Good Soldier Svejk, by Jaroslav Hašek, is a satirical novel set during World War I, following the misadventures of the bumbling Czech soldier, Josef Svejk. Svejk finds himself in absurd situations that parody the nature of war and bureaucracy. His naive demeanour and seemingly foolish actions cleverly highlight the inefficiencies and ironies of military life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate satirical humour and keen insights into the absurdities of war. Set during World War I, it follows a hapless yet delightful character navigating the bureaucracy and chaos of the military, offering both laughter and a poignant critique of authority.

The Good Soldier Svejk

Good-natured and garrulous, Svejk becomes the Austro-Hungarian 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.

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Hašek's most important work was centred around the deeply funny story of a hapless Czech soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army—dismissed for incompetence only to be pressed into service by the Russians in World War I (where he is captured by his own troops).

A mischief-maker, bohemian, and drunk, Hašek demonstrated his wit in this classic novel of the Czech character and the preposterous nature of war.

The Good Soldier Švejk is a timeless satire, exploring the absurdities of both the military and the human spirit.

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The Good Soldier Svejk is widely praised for its satirical and humorous portrayal of bureaucracy and the absurdities of war. Reviewers often highlight the protagonist's comical misadventures and how they cleverly critique authority and the military. The book’s wit and the author's use of irony have been consistently appreciated for offering a unique and engaging perspective on the First World War.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449914

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Illustrated by Josef Lada
Translated by Cecil Parrott

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 537g

Pages: 784

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Fiction General Fiction Jaroslav Hašek Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Jaroslav Hasek (1883-1923) Besides this book, the writer wrote more than 2,000 short works, short stories, glosses, sketches, mostly under various pen-names.