Vladislav Vancura (1891-1942) was one of the most important Czech writers of the twentieth century. He was also active as a film director, playwright, and screenwriter. David Short is a translator of numerous books from Czech to English.

"It has taken nearly a hundred years for the Czech writer Vladislav Vančura’s masterpiece to appear in English. Finally we have it, one of the greatest European First World War novels."

Vladislav Vancura (1891-1942) was one of the most important Czech writers of the twentieth century. He was also active as a film director, playwright, and screenwriter. David Short is a translator of numerous books from Czech to English.

"It has taken nearly a hundred years for the Czech writer Vladislav Vančura’s masterpiece to appear in English. Finally we have it, one of the greatest European First World War novels."

Vladislav Vancura (1891-1942) was one of the most important Czech writers of the twentieth century. He was also active as a film director, playwright, and screenwriter. David Short is a translator of numerous books from Czech to English.

"It has taken nearly a hundred years for the Czech writer Vladislav Vančura’s masterpiece to appear in English. Finally we have it, one of the greatest European First World War novels."