Milena Hübschmannová was a scholar of Roma studies who helped me in my research to include short stories by Czech Roma writers in Povídky. It is with great sorrow that I add my note to the condolences following her tragic...

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'What is the selling-point of post-Communist literature? If that is indeed the question, then the humour, acuity and inventiveness of many stories in Povidky must be part of the answer.'
Guardian

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Until now Jakub had gone to great lengths in order to get into heaven. He did not take God's name in vain, he did not indulge in sinful thoughts and he almost never stole anything. Suddenly that seemed easy, or at least a lot easier than what was ahead of him. For from this day on he must live in sin.

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