Too Loud A Solitude by Bohumil Hrabal
The narrative centers around an elderly man who has spent his life compacting paper and books into bales in a decrepit cellar, using a hydraulic press. Despite the menial nature of his job, he has cultivated a deep love and profound knowledge for literature, philosophy, and art from the books that pass through his hands, many of which he rescues from destruction. The story is a poignant exploration of the power and resilience of the human spirit in the face of a dehumanizing, totalitarian regime, and a meditation on the enduring value of art and the written word. The protagonist's intellectual journey and his resistance to the oppressive forces around him serve as a metaphor for the survival of culture and individuality under oppressive conditions.
The 2642nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Czech
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 98
- Words
- 39,000
- Original Language
- Czech
- Alternate Titles
- None
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