Narrators of Josef Škvorecký

The thesis analyses two short stories of Josef Škvorecký from 1948, Cesta k ateliérům and Divák v únorové noci. Besides the basic inclusion in the author's work are the short stories put to a detailed analyse of compositional and language elements. Main focus is concentrated on the subject of ich-narrator, which merges with the main character, and on his narrative methods and functions in the textual construction. Other aim is to depict components and principes, which are known from the Škvorecký's later works. Key words Josef Škvorecký, short stories, narrator, narrative methods, 194