Notes from underground

by Scruton, Roger

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Title Statements

Full title :Notes from underground / Roger Scruton.

Summary

"Set in the twilight years of the Czechoslovak communist regime, this novel describes a doomed love affair between two young people trapped by the system. Roger Scruton evokes a world in which every word and gesture bears a double meaning, as people seek to find truth amid the lies and love in the midst of betrayal. Underground Notes tells the story of Jan Reichl, condemned to a menial life by his father’s alleged crime, and of Betka, the girl who offers him education, opportunity, and love, but who mysteriously refuses to commit herself. Through his encounter with the underground culture and the underground church, Jan comes to understand that truth will always elude those who pursue it, and will come only when they least expect it, often, as in this case, with devastating results. As the story moves to its tragic conclusion the communist system enters its death throes. Jan enjoys freedom at last, only to understand that he has lost the love that would have made freedom meaningful."--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014.
Edition:First edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Beaufort Books
Place of Publication:New York, NY
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

The Physical Object

Description:244 pages ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780825307287, 0825307287, 9780825307850 (paperback), 0825307856 (paperback)
oclc:ocn859253010
LC Classification:PR6069.C78
Dewey Decimal:823/.914

Subjects

Communism Communism -- Fiction. -- 20th century -… Czech Republic -- Prague Fiction History Love stories Prague (Czech Republic) -- Fiction. -- … Romance fiction Suspense fiction Thrillers (Fiction) Underground movements -- Fiction. -- 20…