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Rozmarné léto
Author: Vladislav Vančura
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Vladislav Vančura's Rozmarné léto depicts a sleepy spa town where two traveling guests unsettle an established riverside social circle. Language, irony and precisely observed vanity give the simple plot its charm.
About the book
Bathing attendant Antonín Důra spends a chilly summer with Canon Roch and Major Hugo at his riverside bathing establishment. Magician Arnoštek and the beautiful Anna awaken rivalry among the men, while Kateřina Důra turns her attention to the unexpected visitor. Over three days, small flirtations and adventures attempt to disrupt local routine. The novella explores human posturing, the desire for change and the return of everyday life.
Main themes
- Vanity: The characters show off and imagine themselves exceptional.
- Fleeting enchantment: The guests briefly change the small town's rhythm.
- Language and irony: Rich, stylized speech creates humor and distance.
Characters
- Antonín Důra: Owner of the riverside bathing establishment and Kateřina's husband.
- Kateřina Důra: Antonín's wife, who becomes interested in the magician.
- Arnoštek: A traveling magician arriving in town.
- Anna: Arnoštek's companion, who captivates the local men.
Setting
The fictional spa town of Krokovy Vary on the River Orše over three summer days.
Who is it for?
For readers of Czech classics, stylistically distinctive prose and gently ironic stories.
Literary context
Vančura's novella was first published in 1926 and adapted for film by Jiří Menzel.
Edition details
E-book: 58 pages, EPUB and MOBI.
Vladislav Vančura's Rozmarné léto depicts a sleepy spa town where two traveling guests unsettle an established riverside social circle. Language, irony and precisely observed vanity give the simple plot its charm.
Book information
- Author
- Vladislav Vančura
- Publisher
- Artis
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- Česká a světová literatura, Česká literatura, Humor, Klasická literatura, Společenské romány
- Publication date
- 1. January 2023
- Pages
- 58
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-88633-19-8) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-88633-20-4)
What is Rozmarné léto about?
Bathing attendant Antonín Důra spends a chilly summer with Canon Roch and Major Hugo at his riverside bathing establishment. Magician Arnoštek and the beautiful Anna awaken rivalry among the men, while Kateřina Důra turns her attention to the unexpected visitor. Over three days, small flirtations and adventures attempt to disrupt local routine. The novella explores human posturing, the desire for change and the return of everyday life.
Themes and motifs
Vanity
The characters show off and imagine themselves exceptional.
Fleeting enchantment
The guests briefly change the small town's rhythm.
Language and irony
Rich, stylized speech creates humor and distance.
Setting
The fictional spa town of Krokovy Vary on the River Orše over three summer days.
Main characters
Antonín Důra
Owner of the riverside bathing establishment and Kateřina's husband.
Kateřina Důra
Antonín's wife, who becomes interested in the magician.
Arnoštek
A traveling magician arriving in town.
Anna
Arnoštek's companion, who captivates the local men.
Who is this book for?
For readers of Czech classics, stylistically distinctive prose and gently ironic stories.
Book context
Vančura's novella was first published in 1926 and adapted for film by Jiří Menzel.
Otázky o knihe
What is Rozmarné léto about?
Three summer days in Krokovy Vary disrupted by magician Arnoštek and his companion Anna.
Who wrote the book?
Vladislav Vančura.
How many pages does this edition have?
58 pages.
Which formats are available?
EPUB and MOBI.
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