Good Soldier Svejk Schwejk Smoking a Pipe 50th Pisek Czech Souvenier Pin Badge

Good Soldier Svejk Schwejk Smoking a Pipe 50th Pisek Czech Souvenier Pin BadgeGood Soldier Svejk Schwejk Smoking a Pipe 50th Pisek Czech Souvenier Pin Badge Product Description : Good Soldier Svejk Schwejk Smoking a Pipe 50th Pisek Czech Souvenier Pin Badge The pin on sale here is the unmistakeble cartoon figure of Svejk as illustrated by Josef Lada, it is made from gold coloured metal. It has a stick pin fastener and is 1.8cm high.The Good Soldier Švejk is the abbreviated title of an unfinished satirical novel by Jaroslav Hašek. It was illustrated by Josef Lada and George Grosz after Hašek's death.The novel is set during World War I in Austria-Hungary, a multi-ethnic empire full of long-standing tensions. Fifteen million people died in the War, one million of them Austro-Hungarian soldiers. Jaroslav Hašek participated in this conflict and examined it in The Good Soldier Švejk.Many of the situations and characters seem to have been inspired, at least in part, by Hašek's service in the 91st Infantry Regiment of the Austro-Hungarian Army. However, the novel also deals with broader anti-war themes: essentially a series of absurdly comic episodes, it explores both the pointlessness and futility of conflict in general and of military discipline, specifically Austrian military discipline, in particular. Many of its characters, especially the Czechs, are participating in a conflict they do not understand on behalf of a country to which they have no loyalty.The character of Josef Švejk is a development of this theme. Through possibly-feigned idiocy or incompetence he repeatedly manages to frustrate military authority and expose its stupidity in a form of passive resistance: the reader is left unclear, however, as to whether Švejk is genuinely incompetent, or acting quite deliberately. These absurd events reach a climax when Švejk, wearing a Russian uniform, is mistakenly taken prisoner by his own troops. Postage and Packing : The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic. Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide. Enamel Pin Badge(s)$3.99 Payment Methods : I prefer payment by Paypal  Direct Bank Transfer - details available on request  No personal checks please. Warranty Terms :This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed. If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.11