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Bohumil Hrabal

Category Fiction
Pages 112 Pages
Publication Year 2009
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General

ISBN 9780099540625

Rs. 958.4

Vintage Classics

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Who it's for: Readers who enjoy experimental fiction and stream-of-consciousness narratives

This Rabelaisian tale is composed of a single rambling sentence by the narrator, a shoemaker nearing 70 years of age. One drunken thought triggers another, as he delivers a lengthy monologue to six sunbathing women. Why You Should Read? Experience a narrative entirely composed of a single, lengthy sentence, offering a unique reading experience. Delve into the mind of a shoemaker nearing seventy, gaining insight into his reflections and observations. Enjoy a Rabelaisian tale that explores themes of aging, memory, and the human condition. Appreciate the unique narrative voice and the author's distinctive perspective on storytelling. About the Author Bohumil Hrabal is a prominent Czech novelist known for his distinctive style, often characterized by stream-of-consciousness narratives and a blend of humor and pathos. His works frequently depict the lives of ordinary people in post-war Czechoslovakia. Hrabal's writing is celebrated for its poetic language and its ability to capture the nuances of human experience. He is considered one of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century.

Highlights

  • Entire narrative is one long, rambling sentence
  • Narrator is a shoemaker nearing 70, reflecting on life
  • Rabelaisian humor and stream-of-consciousness style
  • Translated by Michael Henry Heim, with illustrations by Vladimír Suchánek
  • Part of Vintage Classics, 112 pages

Themes

Aging · Memory · Human condition · Humor

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Category Fiction
Author Bohumil Hrabal, Michael Henry Heim, Vladimír Suchánek
ISBN 9780099540625
Pages 112 Pages
Publication Year 2009
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000108062

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Questions about this book

Is the book really one sentence?

Yes, the entire narrative is composed of a single, lengthy sentence, which is a distinctive feature of the book.

What is the book about?

It follows a shoemaker nearing 70 as he delivers a drunken monologue to six sunbathing women, with one thought triggering another.

Who is the author?

Bohumil Hrabal, a prominent Czech novelist known for stream-of-consciousness narratives and a blend of humor and pathos.

Is this book humorous?

Yes, it is described as a Rabelaisian tale, which implies coarse humor and satire, and it is categorized under humorous fiction.