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Josef Skvorecky


Josef èkvorecký is the winner of numerous literary prizes including the Governor General's Award, the Order of Canada and the Order of the White Lion. He lives in Toronto.

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The Cowards
Written by Josef Skvorecky

Trade Paperback | 416 pages | Vintage Canada | Fiction
978-0-394-28058-5 (0-394-28058-X)

November 8, 1994 | $33.00

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The Cowards
Written by Josef Skvorecky

Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780394280585
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Girls, jazz, politics, the golden dreams and black comedy of youth--these are the compelling ingredients of The Cowards.

May 1945, a small town in Czechoslovakia.  The Germans are withdrawing.  The Red Army is advancing.  And Danny Smiricky is being forced to grow up fast.  Observing with contempt the antics of the town's citizens playing it safe...


              
              



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