[avodonosov]

Remember that some autobiographical themes are used in the Shvejk book itself.

In particular, the volunteer Marek had been an editor for an Animal World journal, where he published articles about made up animals. And even entered a public debate with some ornithologist who questioned his articles. That's in the chapter Skvejk's Adventures in Kyralyhida.

If I remember correctly, Hashek was also selling dogs in real life (Shvejk's profession in the book).