hasek
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Definition
Proper noun A Czech author known for writing novels and short stories, most famously The Good Soldier Švejk. He lived from 1883 to 1923.
Examples
- The satirical works of Hasek are celebrated for their dark humor.
- We are studying Hasek in my European literature course.
- The novel is Hasek's masterpiece.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in literary and historical contexts to refer to the author and his body of work. It is not commonly used in other contexts.
- When used adjectivally, it typically relates to his literary style or themes: .
Variants and Related Words
- Švejk (Proper noun): The name of the iconic fictional character created by Hasek, often used to describe a person who uses apparent foolishness to subvert authority.
Synonyms
- Jaroslav Hašek (full name)
- The author of
Related Idioms
- A Švejkian character: Refers to a person who, like the literary character Švejk, employs cunning passivity or feigned ignorance to survive within or undermine a bureaucratic or authoritarian system.
- In the face of the new regulations, he adopted a Švejkian approach, following every rule to the point of absurdity.
Noun
- Czech author of novels and short stories (1883-1923)