Literature Library author

Jaroslav Hašek

A concise guide to Jaroslav Hašek's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Czech
Regions / countries
Czech Republic
Forms
Prose: fiction
Indexed works
2

Author overview

Jaroslav Hašek (1883–1923) was a novelist whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Czech and associated with Czech Republic. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Good Soldier Švejk and The Red Commissar. Key themes include military bureaucracy, absurdity and passive resistance, and war, authority, and survival.

Reading pathway

Begin with The Good Soldier Švejk, then move to The Red Commissar.

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