The Fates of the Good Soldier Švejk — Vintage Soviet Russian Edition
The Fates of the Good Soldier Švejk — Vintage Soviet Russian Edition
Classic Anti-War Satire by Jaroslav Hašek
Title: Похождения бравого солдата Швейка
(The Fates of the Good Soldier Švejk)
Author: Jaroslav Hašek
Translator: P. Bogatyrev
Language: Russian
Format: Hardcover
Illustrations: Color and black-and-white illustrations
Pages: 670+ pages
Condition: Good vintage condition with light shelf wear consistent with age. Binding secure, pages clean, and illustrations bright and clear. Please review photos carefully.
Description
Vintage Soviet-era Russian-language edition of Jaroslav Hašek’s legendary satirical novel The Fates of the Good Soldier Švejk — one of the most influential anti-war works of 20th-century literature.
This classic novel follows the absurd adventures of Josef Švejk, whose seemingly naïve behavior exposes the bureaucracy, hypocrisy, and chaos of the Austro-Hungarian military during World War I. Combining sharp political satire with unforgettable humor, the novel became a cornerstone of Central European literature and remains widely read around the world.
This substantial illustrated Soviet edition is especially appealing for collectors thanks to its classic typography, durable binding, and iconic illustrations associated with the character of Švejk.
Contents
The volume includes all major parts of the novel:
- In the Rear
- At the Front
- The Glorious Licking
- Continuation of the Glorious Licking
The Russian translation by P. Bogatyrev is highly regarded for preserving the humor, irony, and conversational style of Hašek’s original Czech text.
Features of This Edition
Classic Illustrations
Includes the famous humorous illustrations that became visually inseparable from the world of Švejk and Soviet editions of the novel.
Vintage Soviet Design
Features:
- Traditional Soviet hardcover format
- Period typography
- Decorative illustrated pages
- Collectible mid-century book aesthetics
Literary Importance
Recognized worldwide as:
- A masterpiece of political satire
- One of the greatest anti-war novels ever written
- A landmark of Czech and Slavic literature
Ideal For
- Collectors of Soviet books
- Fans of Jaroslav Hašek
- Readers of classic satire and anti-war literature
- Students of Russian and Slavic languages
- Military history and literary collections
Shipping
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- International shipping available
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