From the flamboyant and unpredictable Maryska, who scandalises the town when she cuts short her golden tresses, to the eccentric Uncle Pepin, who always has to have a ready supply of furniture to smash when he''s angry, Bohumil Hrabal creates a range of enchanting and memorable characters - confirming his status as one of Europe''s greatest writers.

Includes THE LITTLE TOWN WHERE TIME STOOD STILL and CUTTING IT SHORT.

From the flamboyant and unpredictable Maryska, who scandalises the town when she cuts short her golden tresses, to the eccentric Uncle Pepin, who always has to have a ready supply of furniture to smash when he''s angry, Bohumil Hrabal creates a range of enchanting and memorable characters - confirming his status as one of Europe''s greatest writers.

Includes THE LITTLE TOWN WHERE TIME STOOD STILL and CUTTING IT SHORT.

From the flamboyant and unpredictable Maryska, who scandalises the town when she cuts short her golden tresses, to the eccentric Uncle Pepin, who always has to have a ready supply of furniture to smash when he''s angry, Bohumil Hrabal creates a range of enchanting and memorable characters - confirming his status as one of Europe''s greatest writers.

Includes THE LITTLE TOWN WHERE TIME STOOD STILL and CUTTING IT SHORT.