The Cowards
The Cowards by Josef Skvorecky is a blackly comic tale set in post-war Czechoslovakia, published by Penguin Adult on May 6, 2010. This 1st Zebra/Grove Paperback Edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Danny, a saxophonist in a jazz band, as he navigates the complexities of life in 1945 Kostelec, where the realities of war and personal relationships intertwine.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of a society grappling with the aftermath of conflict, as Danny contends with the challenges posed by his bandmates’ diverse backgrounds and the political climate. The story delves into themes of identity and societal expectations, highlighting the absurdities of bourgeois patriotism amidst the looming threat of the Red Army. Through its exploration of music and personal ambition, The Cowards offers a unique lens on historical events and the human experience.
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The Cowards (1958) is Josef Skvorecky’s blackly comic tale of post-war politics that was immediately banned on publication. In 1945, in Kostelec,Danny is playing saxophone for the best jazz band in Czechoslovakia. Their trumpeter has just got out of a concentration camp, their bass player is only allowed in the band since he owns the bass, and the love of Danny�s life is in love with somebody else. But Danny despairs most about the bourgeoisie patriots in his town playing at revolution in the face of the approaching Red Army � not least because it ruins the band�s chance of any good gigs.
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