Closely Watched Trains Penguin Archive

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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

Closely Watched Trains tells the story of Milos Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milos is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780241752142
Published: April 2025

Number of pages: 112
Width: 110 mm
Height: 180 mm
Depth: 6 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd