About the Author
Ota Pavel
ISBN 9780241752289
Rs. 478
Penguin Books
How I Came to Know Fish
Who it's for: Readers of literary memoirs and coming-of-age stories
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'Of all the sleep a man can have, the fisherman's sleep is the sweetest. It is the greatest of luxuries - sleep and fishing.'Through tender, vivid, and often humorous recollections - from magical fishing trips to the rivers and ponds of Bustehrad to his charismatic father's eccentric business ventures - this bittersweet memoir tells the story of a childhood in Czechoslovakia, against the backdrop of World War II.
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- Tender, vivid, and humorous recollections of fishing trips
- Set against the backdrop of World War II in Czechoslovakia
- Features the author's charismatic father and his eccentric business ventures
- Part of Penguin's 90 classic titles celebrating 90 years
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Is this book a memoir or a novel?
It is described as a bittersweet memoir, telling the story of a childhood in Czechoslovakia.
What is the setting of the book?
The setting is Czechoslovakia during World War II, with scenes at rivers and ponds near Bustehrad.
What role does fishing play in the book?
Fishing is central, depicted through magical trips and reflections on the fisherman's sleep.
Who is the author?
The author is Ota Pavel, a Czech writer.
Is this part of a special series?
Yes, it is one of 90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books.