“When Švejk subsequently described life in the lunatic asylum, he did so in exceptionally eulogistic terms: 'I really don't know why those loonies get so angry when they're kept there. You can crawl naked on the floor, howl like a jackal, rage and bite. If anyone did this anywhere on the promenade people would be astonished, but there it's the most common or garden thing to do. There's a freedom there which not even Socialists have ever dreamed of.”
Quote by Jaroslav Hašek
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The Good Soldier Svejk
The Good Soldier Svejk is a satirical novel that humorously portrays the absurdities and inefficiencies of military life during World War I. The protagonist, Svejk, is a Czech soldier whose cunning and unconventional methods often lead to unintended consequences. The novel is renowned for its sharp wit and criticism of the war machine, offering a unique perspective on the chaos and folly of conflict. more
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