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The Good Soldier Švejk
The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk During the World War
Book • 1921
The Good Soldier Švejk is a satirical dark comedy novel that explores the absurdities and futility of military discipline and war.
The story revolves around Josef Švejk, a good-humored, simple-minded man who appears enthusiastic to serve Austria-Hungary in World War I. Through his antics, Švejk repeatedly frustrates military authority and exposes its stupidity.
The novel is set against the backdrop of the multi-ethnic Austro-Hungarian Empire and delves into themes of anti-war sentiment, corruption, and hypocrisy.
Hašek intended the novel to be a six-volume work but completed only three volumes before his death; the remaining volumes were completed by Karel Vaněk but are generally considered inferior.
The story revolves around Josef Švejk, a good-humored, simple-minded man who appears enthusiastic to serve Austria-Hungary in World War I. Through his antics, Švejk repeatedly frustrates military authority and exposes its stupidity.
The novel is set against the backdrop of the multi-ethnic Austro-Hungarian Empire and delves into themes of anti-war sentiment, corruption, and hypocrisy.
Hašek intended the novel to be a six-volume work but completed only three volumes before his death; the remaining volumes were completed by Karel Vaněk but are generally considered inferior.
