Synopsis
Depicts the thoughts and aspirations of a group of Czech students during the last week of World War II
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Girls, jazz, politics, the golden dreams and black comedy of youth--these are the compelling ingredients of The Cowards.
May 1945, a small town in Czechoslovakia. The Germans are withdrawing. The Red Army is advancing. And Danny Smiricky is being forced to grow up fast. Observing with contempt the antics of the town's citizens playing it safe, he adopts the role first of reluctant conscript, then of dashing partisan.
The Cowards is the story of an uncomplicated, talented youth caught up in momentous historic events who refuses to be bored to death by politics--or to lie down and die without a fight.
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"A important piece of history is marvellously recorded here...anyone who wants to know how it felt to be young, idealistic and innocent at the end of the war should read The Cowards". --The Times Literary Supplement
"A very funny and very sad story." --Graham Greene
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The Cowards
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HarperCollins Publishers, 1980
ISBN 10: 091294675X
ISBN 13: 9780912946757
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3635636-6
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Pages clean; binding sound; moderate wear to covers. 416 pages. English translation by Jeanne Nemcova. Size: 5 1/2" x 8". Seller Inventory # S234-055098
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Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
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Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Textblock is clean and tight. Covers slightly edge and corner rubbed; otherwise in very good condition. 426p. One of the Ecco Press' "Neglected Books of the 20th Century" Size: 8vo - 9 '' Tall By 11 and 3/4 '' Wide. Paperback. Seller Inventory # EW5260