Saturnin is a 1942 humorous novel by zdenek jirotka, with characters such as the dangerous servant saturnin, the annoying aunt katerina and her son milous, uncle frantisek, doctor vlach, and the narrators grandfather. Pro informace o dalsich audioknihach a novinkach navstivte nase stranky. Zdenek jirotka s famous humorous novel was first more. Saturnin is a 1942 humorous novel by zdenek jirotka, with characters like the dangerous servant saturnin, the annoying aunt katerina and her son milous, uncle frantisek, doctor vlach, and the narrators grandfather. Free download or read online saturnin pdf epub book. Oldrich vizner proslaveny cesky humoristicky roman o. Saturnin by zdenek jirotka meet your next favorite book. Zdenek jirotka january 7, 1911 april 12, 2003 was a czech writer of radiobroadcast plays and author of humorous novels, short stories, and feuilletons. Zdenek jirotka saturnin mluvene slovo, audiokniha, audiostory duration. Saturnin by zdenek jirotka voted most popular czech book.
The book is probably the best work of zdenek jirotka. This novel is strongly inspired by work of english authors, esp. Mark corner a wonderfully lyrical passage from one of the classics of 20th century czech writing, zdenek jirotkas humorous novel, saturnin. Saturnin by zdenek jirotka czech out your ancestors. Saturnin, jirotka, corner university of chicago press. After not finishing his studies at secondary school he served out as a bricklayer, later 1933 he. Saturnin humor a satira czech edition by zdenek jirotka jan 1, 1979.
The retrospective account begins with when the thirtyyearold narrator engaged a manservant a premise and starting. I was pleased that the publisher has translated this book and has given the opportunity to english speaking people to read his work. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He did write some other books, but the only one that seems to have a place in czech hearts and it has a very big one is this book saturnin. Saturnin modern czech classics and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I was pleased that the publisher has translated this book. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Velmi zdarily humoristicky roman naseho soucasnika, spisovatele i dlouholeteho redaktora rozhlasu a dikobrazu. Start reading saturnin modern czech classics on your kindle in under a minute. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A humorist book by czech writer zdenek jirotka, published in 1942. Saturnin is a 1942 humorous novel by zdenek jirotka, with characters such as the dangerous servant saturnin, the annoying aunt. The audiobook version in czech is good but the reader goes very, very fast. Zdenek jirotka 19112003 was a czech author of radio plays, novels, and short stories. Its very kind and pleasant and its the type of book that will make you have uncontrollable loud laughter.
This extract gives us some idea of what a beautifully. The chicago distribution center has reopened and is fulfilling orders. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 263 pages and is available in hardcover format. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saturnin. Zdenek jirotkas famous humorous novel was first published in 1942 and since then, there have been more than 15 czech editions. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Over sixty years later, englishspeaking readers can become acquainted with jirotkas.
I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia. The novel saturnin, by zdenek jirotka, was voted the most popular czech book in a czech tv survey on saturday. Saturnin jirotka zdenek knihy za hubicku v dobe koronaviru. Its titular character is a resourceful manservant with a hidden sense of adventure and a penchant for creating and subsequently solving tricky situations. Saturnin, jirotka, corner all chicago e books are on sale at 30% off with the code ebook30. On its initial publication in czech in 1942, saturnin was a bestseller, its gentle satire offering an unexpectedif temporaryreprieve from the grim reality of the german occupation. Said to be inspired by jeeves and wooster, the book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international.
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