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In the company of Václav Havel and Milan Kundera, Hrabal (1914–97) is often considered the third pillar in the modern pantheon of Czech satirist literature, with two acclaimed films, Closely Watched Trains and I Served the King of England, adapted from his similarly titled novellas. This translation of the early transcripts of his short stories (1947–52) is prefaced by the title essay "Why I Write" (1986), wherein Hrabal relates his literary influences and the significance of working-class collo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More