This week it's Hrabal's classic 1975 novel "I Served the King of England."  It's earthy, bawdy, hilarious and wise. Roman and I talk Soldier Švejk, the glory of pub talk and coffee and cigarettes with Thomas Pynchon and Samuel Beckett.

This week it's Hrabal's classic 1975 novel "I Served the King of England." It's earthy, bawdy, hilarious and wise. Roman and I talk Soldier Švejk, the glory of pub talk and coffee and cigarettes with Thomas Pynchon and Samuel Beckett.

I Served the King of England by Bohumil Hrabal - Episode 6

Feeling Bookish Podcast focuses on maximalist, innovative novels and literature in translation. Periodic interviews with critics, writers and translators. Hosted by Roman Tsivkin and Robert Fay. Produced by Heston Hoffman. Email: robertfay23 at gmail

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