Paraffin lamps

One of the most prominent Czech classics in a new collector's edition.

Petrolejové lampy (Kerosene Lamps) by Jaroslav Havlíček is a gripping psychological novel about the desire for love, unfulfilled expectations, and a marriage that gradually turns into a tragedy. Even after decades, the story of Štěpka Kiliánová loses none of its power and rightly remains part of the Czech literary canon.

This edition is published as part of a Czech and world classics collection designed not only for readers but also for book lovers and collectors. The striking cover was created by Czech illustrator, graphic designer, and animator Barbora Srp Žižková, also known as Neobara, who combines traditional and digital techniques in her work and has numerous book and other art projects to her name.

In addition, each title in this collection features coloured edges, turning these classic stories into exceptional pieces for any bookshelf.