Hrabal, Bohumil
Closely Watched Trains (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241290224
- author:
- Hrabal, Bohumil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction, Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A poignant and humorous coming-of-age story from one of Czech literature's most celebrated writers. Milos, a 22-year-old railway station apprentice, navigates the complexities of life, love, and loyalty in a small Eastern European town. As he struggles with his own identity and desires, the looming presence of war casts a shadow over his world. This touching and absurd masterpiece showcases Bohumil Hrabal's unique voice and skillful storytelling, offering a powerful exploration of humanity and heroism in the face of adversity.
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