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“Arnošt Lustig is one of the leading contemporary Czech fiction writers, and certainly the most important Jewish writer of Bohemia to have survived the Holocaust.”

Quote by Josef Skvorecky

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Josef Skvorecky

Josef Skvorecky was a renowned Czech-Canadian writer known for his humorous and satirical style. His works often focus on the history and culture of Eastern Europe, as well as the exploration of individual identity. Born on September 27, 1924, Skvorecky fled from Czechoslovakia in 1948 and settled in Canada, where he began his writing career. more

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