So I just went on standing there, like a telephone pole in the middle of a field.
Bohumil Hrabal – I Served the King of England
Standing Still in Life
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Bohumil Hrabal, the author of "I Served the King of England", was a Czech writer known for his unique style and sense of humor. The novel tells the story of a young man who rises from a humble waiter to a wealthy hotel owner in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia. Hrabal's works often explore themes of identity, love, and the complexities of life under communist rule.