A Bohemian Youth

Josef Hirsal

A Bohemian Youth
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Country
United States
Published
29 December 1997
Pages
81
ISBN
9780810115927

A Bohemian Youth

Josef Hirsal

Winner, 1998 PEN Center USA West Award for Translation Josef Hirsal’s experimental novel is a Dada-like romp through the life of a young man born into a Bohemian peasant family. Told in five parts, A Bohemian Youth begins with a word to the wise, moves on to the text, continues with notes and with notes to the note, and ends with a note on the notes to the notes.

More than just a tongue-in-cheek parody of a literary memoir, A Bohemian Youth is a glimpse of the First Czechoslovak Republic as seen through the eyes of a young peasant from the provinces. Abounding in intimate details–the manners of a servant girl, the habits of the town homosexual, the sounds of popular music; the way people eat in wartime–Hirsal’s novel is a wrenching and hilarious tale of a young man’s emotional and sexual awakening.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 4 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.