About the book
90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Miloš Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Miloš is overwhelmed with worries – about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster’s office – besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
Editions of Closely Watched Trains
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241290224
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241752142
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241290231
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90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Miloš Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Miloš is overwhelmed with worries – about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster’s office – besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Closely Watched Trains about?
90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Miloš Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Miloš is overwhelmed with worries – about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster’s office – besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Closely Watched Trains?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Closely Watched Trains?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241290224
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Closely Watched Trains?
Bohumil Hrabal
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Closely Watched Trains is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241290224) and paperback(ISBN 9780241752142) and ebook(ISBN 9780241290231)
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