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Largo Desolato - (Havel, Vaclav) by Vaclav Havel (Paperback)

Name: Largo Desolato - (Havel, Vaclav) by Vaclav Havel (Paperback)
Brand: Grove Press
SKU: 85121996
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Professor Leopold Nettles, the "hero" of Largo Desolato, is the author of a book that contains a troublesome paragraph laying him open to arrest on charges of "disturbing the intellectual peace.
Author(s): Vaclav Havel
56 Pages
Drama, General
Series Name: Havel, Vaclav

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About the Book

Professor Leopold Nettles, the "hero" of Largo Desolato, is the author of a book that contains a troublesome paragraph laying him open to arrest on charges of "disturbing the intellectual peace." Pressed by the government to recant, Nettles is tor-tured--by internal demons as well as external ones. Vaclav Havel has created a vivid and terrifying portrait of the writer in the totalitarian state that is as real and immediate as today's headlines.

Book Synopsis

Professor Leopold Nettles, the "hero" of Largo Desolato, is the author of a book that contains a troublesome paragraph laying him open to arrest on charges of "disturbing the intellectual peace." Pressed by the government to recant, Nettles is tortured-by internal demons as well as external ones. Vaclav Havel has created a vivid and terrifying portrait of the writer in the totalitarian state that is as real and immediate as today's headlines.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.38 Inches (W) x .29 Inches (D)

Weight: .24 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 56

Series Title: Havel, Vaclav

Genre: Drama

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: Grove Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Vaclav Havel

Language: English

Street Date: February 10, 1994

TCIN: 85121996

UPC: 9780802151636

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-1308

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: How many pages does the book Largo Desolato have?

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A: Largo Desolato has a total of 56 pages.
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Q: What is the primary theme of Largo Desolato?

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A: The primary theme explores the struggles of a writer under a totalitarian regime and the pressures of free expression.
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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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A: The main character is Professor Leopold Nettles, an author challenged by his own work and government pressures.
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Q: What challenges does Professor Nettles face in the book?

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A: Professor Nettles faces governmental pressure to recant and internal conflicts regarding his beliefs and writings.
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