From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Svejk: A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture

by Andrew Roberts

Roberts' book follows in the tradition of recent scholarship that seeks to emphasize the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals. Focusing on popular songs, movie stars, famous athletes, traditional dishes, and children's games that are second nature to every Czech, Roberts' work serves as an introduction to Czech popular culture. This dictionary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9637326278
• ISBN13: 9789637326271
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Central European University Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"