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What makes'The Fate of the Good Soldier Švejk' significant in Czech literature?

  • The oldest Czech novel

  • Most translated Czech novel

  • It has the most sequels

  • Written by a Nobel laureate

Answer

The Fate of the Good Soldier Švejk is significant in Czech literature because it is the most translated Czech novel. It has been translated into over 50 languages and has been adapted into films, television shows, and plays. The novel tells the story of a simple man who is drafted into the Austro-Hungarian army during World War I.
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