Ivan Klima

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Czech short story writer, novelist, and playwright
September 14, 1931—

big on
Spiritual alienation and the collapse of morality and ethics.

gee, i wonder why
Spent three years in a concentration camp during World War II.

do not miss
Love and Garbage
When I read him, I literally cannot put his books down; so much so that I have actually been pulled over for reading while driving. Thanks, Ivan!

some things this author has written
Plays
The Castle
The Jury
The Pastry Shop Miriam

Novels
A Ship Named Hope
Judge on Trial
Love and Garbage
Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light
My First Loves (collection of novellas)