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message 1: by Paul (new)

Paul Bowes 'Best Books' OR 'Best Novels' - not both. If it's novels, then some of the books here are novellas or short story collections - e.g., Kafka, 'The Metamorphosis'.

Perhaps change the list title to 'Best Czech Writing'?


message 2: by Paul (new)

Paul Bowes Checked for duplicates: 2 books removed.


message 3: by Betty (new)

Betty This is a good list thank you! On a related point I am always disappointed that so few women Czech writers are available in translation.


message 4: by Thea (new)

Thea Betty wrote: "This is a good list thank you! On a related point I am always disappointed that so few women Czech writers are available in translation."

I agree! Its a pity


message 5: by Erin (last edited Jun 30, 2020 09:47PM) (new)

Erin Thea wrote: "Betty wrote: "This is a good list thank you! On a related point I am always disappointed that so few women Czech writers are available in translation."

I agree! Its a pity"


Agreed! It seems far fewer than many Eastern European countries, but then I think those translations have mostly become available recently. Hopefully there will be more translation to English of female Czech writers in the near future!


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