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On flying objects
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- Book Synopsis
- The men in Emil Hakl's fiction are, like the title of one story, oddballs. Whether evading the expectations of adult life, or finding themselves drawn to characters they're simultaneously repulsed by, each one holds a mirror up to the peculiar failings of masculinity. But as they carouse, argue, philosophise and binge their way through the streets of Prague, they also offer the reader stark moments of insight and pathos. Given Hakl's flair for the surreal, his laconic sense of humour, and unflinching scrutiny of those closest to him, it's easy to see how these stories have elevated him to the status of cult hero in his native Czech Republic. With the support of the Culture Programme (2007-2013) of the European Union. This project was subsidised by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
- About The Author
- Emil Hakl (aka Jan Benes) was born in Prague in 1958. After graduating from the Jaroslav Jezek Conservatorium, he worked as a copywriter and as the editor of the literary magazine Tvar. In the late 80s, Hakl founded an informal literary group called Moderní Analfabet. Hakl made his literary debut with two collections of poetry, followed shortly by a collection of stories Konec sveta [The End of the World] (2001). Since then Hakl has written a novel, Intimní schránka Sabriny Black [Sabrina Black's Intimate Box] (2002), a novella, O rodicích a detech [On Kids and Parents] (2002), and a second collection of stories, O létajících objektech [On Flying Objects] (2004). O rodicích a detech (2002) won the distinguished Magnesia Litera Prize and has been adapted into a feature film by Vladimír Michálek.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781905583386
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Comma Press, (01 July 2011)
- Number of Pages
- 158
- Weight
- 190 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 129 x 198 x 9 mm
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