Closely Watched Trains
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90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Milo¿ Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milo¿ is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Milo¿ Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milo¿ is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
Book Information
Main Genre
Novels
Sub Genre
Miscellaneous
Format
Softcover
Pages
95
Price
8.00 €
Description
90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Milo¿ Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milo¿ is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Milo¿ Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milo¿ is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
Book Information
Main Genre
Novels
Sub Genre
Miscellaneous
Format
Softcover
Pages
95
Price
8.00 €