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This outstanding political satirical novel takes the experience of an ordinary Czech soldier, Servik, in the First World War as the plot clue, and profoundly exposes the vicious tyranny of the rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the corruption and depravity of the army. The novel vividly describes the imperialist army's rape and robbery of the people, the absurd relationship between officers and soldiers, their animal-like ferocity towards prisoners, and the stupidity and greed of officers at all levels.

A masterpiece of satirical literature, a national treasure of Czech literature, a joke about the fate of individuals and the relationship between countries. The famous Czech writer Jaroslav Hasek created this satirical masterpiece "The Adventures of Good Soldier Švejk" against the background of the First World War. Through the various encounters of an ordinary soldier, Szeke, in the First World War and the activities of various characters around him, the novel uses a wonderful technique of joking but not cruelty, blending solemnity with humor, and containing anger and laughter, exposing the cruel and decadent Austro-Hungarian Empire and all its ugliness to the broad daylight. This publication selects the abridged version translated by Mr. Xiao Qian from the English translation. Although it is an abridged version, this translation has been highly praised by readers and is more suitable for Chinese readers in terms of style and content.