Bohumil Hrabal
Czech author of 'Too Loud a Solitude'
Born
March 28th, 1914
111 years ago
Died
1997
28 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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A notable Czech writer, contributed significantly to 20th-century literature. Works often experienced a blend of surrealism and existentialism. Gained prominence through novels, short stories, and essays that explore the human condition amid oppressive political climates. 'Too Loud a Solitude' and 'I Served the King of England' are among the celebrated works. His writing reflects a distinctive style that combines humor and melancholy, frequently drawing from personal experiences and historical context.
Wrote 'Too Loud a Solitude'
Authored 'I Served the King of England'
Produced influential short stories
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