Republic Of Whores
Synopsis
Skvorecky's raucous account of life on a Czech army base brings to mind Catch - 22 and proves that the black humor of enlisted men is nearly universal. Written in 1971, the novel, whose title refers to the state to which the Czechs sank under Soviet occupation, also has an anguished side. Set in the tumultuous 1950s, it details the rebellion of recruits who refuse to attend political indoctrination meetings and are bent on sabotaging their military exercises. Danny Smiricky, who has a Ph.D. in philosophy (and who has served as the author's alter-ego in several novels, including The Engineer of Human Souls ), proves a perfect foil for the microcosm of humanity that has washed up at the base.
- Copyright:
- 1971 Josef kvoreck
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9780307364180
- Publisher:
- Vintage Books
- Date of Addition:
- 2021-05-10T13:16:34Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.