I Served The King Of England by Bohumil Hrabal
"I Served The King Of England" is a captivating novel that follows the life of a young Czech waiter named Ditie, who dreams of becoming a millionaire and serving the highest-ranking clientele. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the Communist regime, the story takes readers on a journey through Ditie's experiences in various hotels and restaurants, his encounters with eccentric characters, and his pursuit of love and success. With humor, wit, and a touch of satire, the book explores themes of ambition, identity, and the impact of historical events on an individual's life.
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- Czech
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- Czech
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- Alternate Titles
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- Eu Que Servi O Rei De Inglaterra
- Eu servi o rei da Inglaterra
- Ho servito il re d'Inghilterra
- I Served the King of England
- Ich habe den englischen König bedient
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Magnesia Litera: The Books of the Century (Magnesia Litera)
- The 100 Best Novels in Translation by Boyd Tonkin (Book)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)