Books by Bohumil Hrabal

Bohumil Hrabal

Bohumil Hrabal was a Czech writer known for his novel "Closely Watched Trains," a darkly humorous portrayal of life under Nazi occupation. His stream-of-consciousness style and use of colloquial language revolutionized Czech literature. Hrabal's work explored themes of human resilience, absurdity, and the impact of historical events on individuals.

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I Served The King Of England

I Served The King Of England

Featuring an introduction by Adam Thirlwell

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2026
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Gentle Barbarian

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2026
Closely Watched Trains

Closely Watched Trains

Bohumil Hrabal, Hrabal Bohumil
Paperback
Published: 2025
All My Cats

All My Cats

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2020
The Tender Barbarian

The Tender Barbarian

Pedagogic Texts : 5

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2019
Closely Watched Trains

Closely Watched Trains

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2017
The Little Town Where Time Stood Still

The Little Town Where Time Stood Still

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2017
Dancing Lessons for the Advanced in Age

Dancing Lessons for the Advanced in Age

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 2009
Total Fears

Total Fears

Selected Letters to Dubenka

Bohumil Hrabal
Paperback
Published: 1990