Jaroslav Hašek was a Czech writer, prose writer and journalist, best known for his work The Good Soldier Švejk, one of the most recognizable and famous novels of the 20th century. He was born on 30 April 1883 and died on 3 January 1923.
His play "The Dog Incident" is a funny, satirical novel set during the First World War and follows the adventures of the simple-minded and comic character Sveik, who is a soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army. The play humorously depicts the general ignorance, bureaucracy and reaction to the war bureaucracy during the war.
Hasek was also a member of the Anarcho-Communist literary movement and had strong political and social concerns, which are also expressed in his work. In addition to The Dog Incident, his other works include short stories, essays and other novels. Hasek is one of the most important Czech writers and his legacy remains important in the world of literature.
