Publication

1981 - Penguin Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

26,750 words, Guess

Page Count

107 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100140058087
  • ISBN-139780140058086
  • Goodreads1586147
  • LibraryThing84262
  • Library of Congress Control Number80028160
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780140058086
  • Open LibraryOL4113060M

Classifications

  • DDC891.8/635
  • LCCPG5039.18.R2 O813 1981
  • LCCPG5039.18.R2.O813

Description

Tells the story of Milos Hrma, a young railway junior dispatcher and signalman returning to work at a minor but strategically important Czech railway station. Milos has been away for three months, recuperating from a suicide attempt, and is warmly welcomed back by Station Master Lansky and Dispatcher Hubicka. The year is 1945, the Germans have lost command of the air-space over the town, but it remains an important rail hub for them and certain key transport trains are nominated by the German high command for "close surveillance" to ensure that they are not delayed by signals failures or problems on the lines.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Writers from the other Europe

Other Editions

  • Closely watched trainsPenguin Books1981-01-01
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