why isn't it regarded as one of the funniest books of all time?
>>8034287
Because Czech humour is esoteric
t. Czech
>>8034287
Probably cause if a book isn't regarded as a classic it gets forgotten by people.
Doesn't help it was a czech ww1 book. Czechies don't get much attention with their literature.
>>8034296
Not really. It's a great book, a real shame about Hasek.
t. Pole
>>8034287
>why isn't it regarded as one of the funniest books of all time?
What makes you think that it isn't? Cite credible sources. TIA.
>>8034287
>why isn't it regarded as one of the funniest books of all time?
it is
also i briefly compared a russian and an english translation of it once and that english translation seemed lacking
>>8034287
Becase funny books aren't regarded
>>8034287
>implying it isn't
t. Hanks
>>8034287
bad english translations
I had never heard of it, thanks for the rec OP
