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Petrolejové lampy
Author: Jaroslav Havlíček
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Energetic Štěpka longs for a fulfilling life, but her expectations collide with harsh experience. Jaroslav Havlíček sets this psychological story in small-town Jilemnice at the turn of the century.
About the book
Social pressure provides the framework for the central character’s inner disappointment. The distance between an imagined future and attainable reality reshapes her sense of possibility.
The novel explores unfulfilled longing and personal tenacity. Štěpka’s story traces the collision between private hopes and the expectations of those around her.
Main themes
- Unfulfilled longing: Hopes for life meet harsh experience.
- Small-town society: The social environment puts pressure on the central character.
- Tenacity: Energetic Štěpka seeks a path between desire and reality.
Characters
- Štěpka: An energetic woman who longs for a fulfilling life.
Setting
Small-town Jilemnice at the turn of the century.
Who is it for?
For readers of classic psychological fiction.
Literary context
Psychological fiction by Jaroslav Havlíček.
Edition details
Ebook, 307 pages. Format: EPUB.
Energetic Štěpka longs for a fulfilling life, but her expectations collide with harsh experience. Jaroslav Havlíček sets this psychological story in small-town Jilemnice at the turn of the century.
Book information
- Author
- Jaroslav Havlíček
- Publisher
- Saga Egmont
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Publication date
- 1. January 2021
- Pages
- 307
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-87-265-5935-4)
What is Petrolejové lampy about?
Social pressure provides the framework for the central character’s inner disappointment. The distance between an imagined future and attainable reality reshapes her sense of possibility.
The novel explores unfulfilled longing and personal tenacity. Štěpka’s story traces the collision between private hopes and the expectations of those around her.
Themes and motifs
Unfulfilled longing
Hopes for life meet harsh experience.
Small-town society
The social environment puts pressure on the central character.
Tenacity
Energetic Štěpka seeks a path between desire and reality.
Setting
Small-town Jilemnice at the turn of the century.
Main characters
Štěpka
An energetic woman who longs for a fulfilling life.
Who is this book for?
For readers of classic psychological fiction.
Book context
Psychological fiction by Jaroslav Havlíček.
Otázky o knihe
Who wrote the book?
Jaroslav Havlíček.
Where is the story set?
In small-town Jilemnice at the turn of the century.
What are the edition’s length and format?
307 pages, in EPUB format.
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