The turbulent events of World War II and the subsequent communist regime in Czechoslovakia strongly restricted Czech writers' freedom of expression. Many sought and found literary freedom in exile. As Czech literature was developing in two very different locations and conditions, writers on both sides created diverse, yet extraordinarily interesting and commendable works; all were united in their wish to see their homeland liberated from the totalitarian regime. The suffering and generally adverse conditions of those who stayed at home are reflected in the works written both at home and in exile, especially after the two parties found secret ways of communicating between themselves. Many works abound in wit and humour, despite the difficult circumstances. After the fall of communism had brought the desired freedom of expression for all writers, the recent past still occasionally echoes in Czech literary works, but is written and read from new perspectives. As the dark age now seems to be gradually falling into oblivion, it is important to be reminded that even in the darkest times talented writers were alert to Czech national and literary undertones, and produced works which English-speaking readers would find new, fresh and captivating. While the availability of books in English may be still in a minority, synoptic interpretations of prose writings not yet translated to English provided in this Handbook add integral features that help to complete the picture of life at a time when cultural links between two parts of Europe were painfully severed. 156pp.
Sussex Academic Press, 2007, Cloth, Book Condition: New, Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 1845191730

Inventory #18121

Price: £ 20.00 GBP ($ 31.60 approx. - € 24.16 approx.)

Previous owner's dedication on ffep.Fading to orange boards.
Faber & Faber Limited, 1940, Cloth, Book Condition: Good, Jacket Condition: No Jacket. Reprint. . 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #21565

Price: £ 20.00 GBP ($ 31.60 approx. - € 24.16 approx.)

Hamish Hamilton, 1996, Cloth, Book Condition: Fine, Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 024113482X

Inventory #19206

Price: £ 15.00 GBP ($ 23.70 approx. - € 18.12 approx.)

First Paperback edition with Adult cover.Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.Very slight crease to front cover.
Bloomsbury, 1998, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Paperback Edition. . 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

ISBN: 0747542988

Inventory #18669

Price: £ 15.00 GBP ($ 23.70 approx. - € 18.12 approx.)

Some rubbing, marking and tears to d/j. 191pp.
Bridgehead Books, 1962, Cloth, Book Condition: Good, Jacket Condition: Poor. . . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #21445

Price: £ 7.50 GBP ($ 11.85 approx. - € 9.06 approx.)