The Good Soldier Švejk (Jaroslav Hašek)

*The Good Soldier Švejk* by Jaroslav Hašek is a satirical novel that follows the humorous and often absurd adventures of Josef Švejk, a Czech soldier, during World War I. Through his seemingly naive and unwitting behavior, Švejk exposes the hypocrisy, chaos, and futility of war and bureaucracy. The story uses humor and irony to critique authority and military life, highlighting how Švejk’s innocent acts often undermine the rigid military system. The novel is both a comic masterpiece and a sharp commentary on the absurdity of war and institutional power.