Summer of Caprice

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By Vladislav Vancura

Series: Modern Czech Classics

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Summer of Caprice by Vladislav Vancura is a whimsical and lyrical novel that captures the essence of a small riverside town during a vibrant summer. The story follows a motley group of characters, each embroiled in their own comical and touching adventures, reflecting on the themes of love, change, and the passage of time. Vancura masterfully blends poetic language with humour, providing a charming snapshot of Czech culture and rural life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poetic and playful narratives, as it offers a vivid exploration of Czech countryside life. Known for its distinctive style and rich language, it combines elements of humour and philosophical musings, creating a unique reading experience in the realm of General Fiction.

Summer of Caprice

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Summer of Caprice, a captivating comic novel first published in 1926, is a classic of Czech literature, yet it is little known elsewhere.

Commonly considered untranslatable due to the complexities of the text, which is characterised by a playful narrative and an exceptional mastery of language, and its profound cultural context, it is rendered here in English that beautifully captures Vladislav Vančura’s experimental style—or, as the author himself called it, his “poetism in prose.”

Mixing the archaic with the innovative, raw colloquialisms with biblical quotations, Summer of Caprice opens an uproarious window onto the Czech spirit, humour, and way of life.

Series: Modern Czech Classics

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Summer of Caprice is praised for its poetic and imaginative narrative, with critics highlighting Vančura's unique stylistic brilliance. The novel's language is often described as lyrical and vibrant, creating an immersive and timeless reading experience that captures the essence of Czech culture and nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788024632896

Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2016

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic

Edition: Classroom Edition

Contributors:

Translated by Mark Corner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 13.0mm

Height: 19.0mm

Weight: 85g

Pages: 204

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Modern Czech Classics Vladislav Vancura

About the Author

Vladislav Vancura (1891 1942) was one of the most important Czech writers of the twentieth century. He was also active as a film director, playwright, and screenwriter. Mark Corner is a translator, author, and lecturer in religious and European studies who lives and works in Brussels.