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Otec prasátek
Author: Terry Pratchett
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Festive anticipation becomes an urgent mystery when the Hogfather, who should bring children their presents, disappears. Susan must act before morning. In the twentieth Discworld novel, Terry Pratchett joins absurd humor with questions of belief and imagination.
About the book
Susan works as a governess, but her new task involves more than children’s toys. The arrival of the next day itself is at stake. An unusual group of beings, including the Death of Rats, comes to her aid.
Festive traditions invite reflection on what people believe and what keeps their ideas alive. Comic situations accompany a story in which apparently absurd circumstances have very serious consequences.
Main themes
- Belief and imagination: Festive customs acquire significance for the wider world.
- A rescue before dawn: A strict deadline drives the adventure.
- Humor and death: Extraordinary beings connect comedy with serious questions.
Characters
- Susan: A governess searching for the missing Hogfather.
- The Death of Rats: One of her unusual helpers.
Setting
Discworld on the eve of Hogswatch.
Who is it for?
For Discworld readers and fans of fantasy combining festive themes, absurd humor, and philosophical undertones.
Literary context
The twentieth Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett.
Edition details
Czech-language ebook published by Talpress, 448 pages. Formats: EPUB, PDF, and MOBI.
Festive anticipation becomes an urgent mystery when the Hogfather, who should bring children their presents, disappears. Susan must act before morning. In the twentieth Discworld novel, Terry Pratchett joins absurd humor with questions of belief and imagination.
Book information
- Author
- Terry Pratchett
- Publisher
- Talpress
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- ISBN
- 978-80-719-7077-4
- Publication date
- 1. January 1998
- Pages
- 448
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-719-7557-1) · PDF (ISBN 978-80-719-7557-1) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-719-7557-1)
What is Otec prasátek about?
Susan works as a governess, but her new task involves more than children’s toys. The arrival of the next day itself is at stake. An unusual group of beings, including the Death of Rats, comes to her aid.
Festive traditions invite reflection on what people believe and what keeps their ideas alive. Comic situations accompany a story in which apparently absurd circumstances have very serious consequences.
Themes and motifs
Belief and imagination
Festive customs acquire significance for the wider world.
A rescue before dawn
A strict deadline drives the adventure.
Humor and death
Extraordinary beings connect comedy with serious questions.
Setting
Discworld on the eve of Hogswatch.
Main characters
Susan
A governess searching for the missing Hogfather.
The Death of Rats
One of her unusual helpers.
Who is this book for?
For Discworld readers and fans of fantasy combining festive themes, absurd humor, and philosophical undertones.
Book context
The twentieth Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett.
Séria a poradie
- Úžasná Zeměplocha – tento titul je 20. diel
Otázky o knihe
What must Susan do?
Find the missing Hogfather before morning; the arrival of the next day is at stake.
Where does it fit in Discworld?
It is the twentieth novel.
What are the ebook’s details?
This Czech-language Talpress edition has 448 pages and is in EPUB, PDF, and MOBI formats.
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