"The major-general on the train says soliders aren't supposed to think..."
I've started, again, reading "The Good Soldier Svejk and His Adventures In the First World War". This book is the only thing keeping me sane... and it's hilarious.
Thanks Jaroslav Hasek.
More on this next time.
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Richard Byrne turned me on to that classic years ago. It is indeed rich comedy. Doesn't surprise me that you know it.
Which language version/translation are you reading? Have you visited http://SvejkCentral.com yet?
Cecil Parrott's translation "The Good Soldier Svejk and His Fortunes In The World War"
For "Dainfomaster" : hello,
I'm glad you posted, I look forward to reading your blog and possibly your translation - where is it available?
One of my bands is working on a set of three Svejk-inspired songs - glad to know other people out there
cheers,
Rakehell
Here are two sites with contextual material on Ċ vejk (part of it translated to English):
1) www.serak.cz/Svejk/index_en.htm
2) www.honsi.org/literature/svejk/?chapter=4&lang=en
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