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Bylo nás pět
Author: Karel Poláček
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Petr Bajza tells of five boys, school, family, his father's shop, and adventures that take on enormous proportions in a small town. His confident, bookish language creates humor through the gap between a child's perspective and adult reality. This Czech-language e-book has 134 pages and is a classic for children and adults alike.
The episodic novel follows Petr Bajza, Čeněk Jirsák, Antonín Bejval, Éda Kemlink, and Josef Zilvar. The boys explore their surroundings, invent games, and get into disputes, unintentionally commenting on social differences and small-town habits. Petr narrates with a dignity that contrasts with his childlike understanding. The book works as both adventure reading and a satirical portrait of a community.
Friendship: Five boys stick together despite disputes and different backgrounds.
A child's perspective: The narrative viewpoint transforms ordinary situations into great adventures.
Small-town society: Families, neighbors, and authorities emerge through the boys' observations.
For children and adults who appreciate verbal humor, boys' adventures, and a portrait of small-town life.
Petr Bajza tells of five boys, school, family, his father's shop, and adventures that take on enormous proportions in a small town. His confident, bookish language creates humor through the gap between a child's perspective and adult reality. This Czech-language e-book has 134 pages and is a classic for children and adults alike.
Book information
- Author
- Karel Poláček
- Publisher
- Artis
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- česká klasika, humor, detská literatúra
- Publication date
- 1. January 2023
- Pages
- 134
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-88487-58-6) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-88487-59-3)
What is Bylo nás pět about?
The episodic novel follows Petr Bajza, Čeněk Jirsák, Antonín Bejval, Éda Kemlink, and Josef Zilvar. The boys explore their surroundings, invent games, and get into disputes, unintentionally commenting on social differences and small-town habits. Petr narrates with a dignity that contrasts with his childlike understanding. The book works as both adventure reading and a satirical portrait of a community.
Themes and motifs
Friendship
Five boys stick together despite disputes and different backgrounds.
A child's perspective
The narrative viewpoint transforms ordinary situations into great adventures.
Small-town society
Families, neighbors, and authorities emerge through the boys' observations.
Setting
A Czech district town inspired by Rychnov nad Kněžnou during the interwar period.
Main characters
Petr Bajza
A schoolboy, narrator, and member of the group of five.
Čeněk Jirsák
One of Petr's friends.
Antonín Bejval
A group member with ideas and ambitions of his own.
Éda Kemlink
Petr's friend within the group of boys.
Josef Zilvar
A boy from the poorhouse and a member of the group.
Who is this book for?
For children and adults who appreciate verbal humor, boys' adventures, and a portrait of small-town life.
Otázky o knihe
What is Bylo nás pět about?
Karel Poláček's humorous novel portrays a small town through schoolboy Petr Bajza and his four friends. Its episodes combine children's logic, distinctive language, and gentle satire of adults.
Who wrote the book?
Karel Poláček.
How many pages does this electronic edition have?
134 pages.
Which e-book formats are available?
EPUB and MOBI.
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