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What does it mean to live through history… only to realize how absurd it all was?
Absurdities is a powerful, reflective story of a generation shaped by one of the most turbulent periods in modern European history.
Born in post-war Czechoslovakia, they grew up in the rigid atmosphere of the 1950s, tasted freedom and possibility during the 1960s, and were thrust back into control and conformity after the Warsaw Pact invasion. From classrooms to universities, from military service to careers under a shifting political system, their lives were marked by constant change and quiet contradiction.
As the decades unfold, so do the realities:
- Dreams formed under one system… and reshaped under another
- Careers built in uncertainty and compromise
- The emotional weight of political control, ideology, and adaptation
- The strange, often ironic 'absurdities' that persisted even after the fall of communism
Blending historical reflection with personal experience, Absurdities offers a unique look at life behind the Iron Curtain and beyond capturing both the seriousness and the subtle irony of living through half a century of transformation.
This is more than history.
It is a human story of resilience, disillusionment, and the quiet humor found in life's contradictions.
Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction, Eastern European history, and stories that reveal the personal side of political change.
Because sometimes, the most extraordinary lives are shaped by the most absurd circumstances.
Detaily
| Autor | Jaroslav Bálek |
|---|---|
| Vydavatel | Jaroslav Bálek |
| Vydáno | 30. 4. 2026 |
| Počet stran | 131 |
| Formáty | ePUB (286 kiB), Mobi (286 kiB), PDF (515 kiB) |
| ISBN tisk | 978-80-909725-0-6 |
| Jazyk | Angličtina |
| Copyright | Copyright 2015 Jaroslav Bálek |