Summer of Caprice by Vladislav Vancura
"Summer of Caprice", a winning comic novel first published in 1926, is a classic of Czech writing, yet it is little known elsewhere. This may be due to the complexities of the text, which is characterized by a playful narrative, an exceptional mastery of language, and a layered metatextual context that has only become richer over the decades. Mark Corner has rendered this exceptional work in an English translation that beautifully captures Vladislav Vancura's experimental style - or, as the author himself called it, "poetism in prose." This translation is presented alongside the original illustrations and typography and goes a long way toward deepening our understanding of the Czech spirit, humor, and way of life.
Vladislav Vancura (1891-1942) was one of the most important Bohemian (Czech) writers of the twentieth century. He was also a film director, playwright, and screenwriter. Mark Corner is an author and a lecturer in religious and European studies who lives and works in Brussels.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788024611952 |
| ISBN 10 | 8024611953 |
| Title | Summer of Caprice |
| Author | Vladislav Vancura |
| Series | Modern Czech Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic |
| Year published | 2006-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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