Too Loud a Solitude
by Bohumil Hrabal
Too Loud a Solitude by Bohumil Hrabal holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 5.5K reader ratings. First published in 1976. The book spans 98 pages.
About Too Loud a Solitude
TOO LOUD A SOLITUDE is a tender and funny story of Haňťa - a man who has lived in a Czech police state - for 35 years, working as compactor of wastepaper and books. In the process of compacting, he has acquired an education so unwitting he can't quite tell which of his thoughts are his own and which come from his books. He has rescued many from jaws of hydraulic press and now his house is filled to the rooftops. Destroyer of the written word, he is also its perpetrator.But when a new automatic press makes his job redundant there's only one thing he can do - go down with his ship.This is an eccentric romp celebrating the indestructability- against censorship, political opression etc - of the written word.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bohumil Hrabal |
| Published | 1976 |
| Pages | 98 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,468 |
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What genre is Too Loud a Solitude?
Too Loud a Solitude is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Too Loud a Solitude worth reading?
Based on 5.5K reader ratings, Too Loud a Solitude has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Too Loud a Solitude?
Too Loud a Solitude has 98 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Too Loud a Solitude?
Too Loud a Solitude was written by Bohumil Hrabal. It was first published in 1976.
What is the ISBN for Too Loud a Solitude?
The ISBN-13 for Too Loud a Solitude is 9780349102630.0.
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