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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (4781)10/11/2004 11:52:41 PM
From: average joe  Read Replies (2) of 51712
 
I like this one to.

amazon.com

"This is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces of satyrical literature, on par with such giants as Don Quixote and Gargantua. While some particular jokes and comical situations may be difficult to understand for readers who didn't live in the Austro-Hungarian empire in the early 20th century, the humor is timeless, the way all masterpieces are. An incredibly funny novel that draws its comical effect from the absurdity of war, one of the most brutal and tragic events that humans can experience, where comic situations are unlikely to arise. The fact that they do here, and that the book causes the reader to laugh aloud many times while still showing him the cruelty and horrors of war, is the sign of a true satyrical genius. Svejk himself, the seemingly idiotic but in truth extremely wise and cunning "everyman" character, who was partially based on Hasek himself, is one of the most likeable and memorable characters in world literature.

I first read this book 5 years ago, and since then I reread it at least once a year and always find some new aspects of Hasek's work that I've missed before. I heartily recommend this all-time classic to anyone who is interested in WWI history, or just wants a good laugh."
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