Items related to When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Synopsis
One of the most celebrated writers of our time, Josef Škvoreckż has been internationally honored for his passion, wry humor, insight into human and political frailty, and breathtaking style. When Eve Was Naked is Škvoreckż's autobiography told in stories. Collected here in a chronological sweep, they take the reader through the stages of a most remarkable life, and bear witness to some of the twentieth century's most eventful and tragic times -- from the innocence of prewar Prague through the horrors of the Nazi occupation and World War II. Many of these are narrated by the tenderhearted cynic Danny Smiricky. In the title story, "Eve Was Naked," seven-year-old Danny falls in love for the first time; at sixteen he hides in a railway station and watches as his Jewish teacher is herded onto a train and taken away. In 1968, as Russian tanks rolled into Prague, Skvorecky fled Czechoslovakia, taking Danny with him. In the collection's final stories Danny begins his tenure as Professor Smiricky at Edenvale -- a Canadian university -- and attempts to come to terms with the politically innocent and self-centered youth that flock to his courses.
Masterfully written, humorous, and wise, When Eve Was Naked is a remarkably revealing work of fiction.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Josef Škvoreckż is the author of The Bass Saxophone and The Engineer of Human Souls, among other works. He is the recipient of the Neustadt International Prize in Literature and Canada's Governor General's Award for Fiction. He lives in Toronto and Venice, Florida.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Czech
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0374149755
- ISBN 13 9780374149758
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages368
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
Used
Hardcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00072587720
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; otherwise in excellent condition. Acceptable Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Seller Inventory # X0374149755X4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: Stories of a Life's Journey
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.1. Seller Inventory # G0374149755I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: Stories of a Life's Journey
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G0374149755I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: Stories of a Life's Journey
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.1. Seller Inventory # G0374149755I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good. Seller Inventory # 1-o-1-1755
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: Stories of a Life's Journey
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 2000
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Priceless Books, Urbana, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hb. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. 1st. 352pp. Wear boards, DJ: rubbing, wear extremities. Seller Inventory # 219878
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life Josef Skvorecky
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Twice Sold Tales, Ashfield, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. 1st edition 1st printing - brand new clean fine unread copy - enjoy. Seller Inventory # C8-WB1Y-1WJO
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
New
Hardcover
Seller: EKER BOOKS, Bryantown, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # mon0000077207
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
When Eve Was Naked: A Journey Through Life
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002
ISBN 10: 0374149755
ISBN 13: 9780374149758
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Publisher: Farrar, Straus Giroux, NY, June, 2002. Advance Uncorrected Proof. First Edition, First Printing. FINE softcover book in yellow paper wraps, as issued. PRISTINE. As New, Unread. Not remainder marked. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. Seller Inventory # SKU1030946
Quantity: 1 available