Fabrika rasa – Dvořák Matouš (2025)

Experiment and a test of faith in literature: "Fabrika Rasa" was created as an experiment that explores the boundaries of literature. The author dared to create a work that is chaotic yet deeply structured, and which avoids traditional genres.
•Metaphor of the modern world: The book takes place in a brutalist factory named Fabrika, which serves as a metaphor for the contemporary world. This space captures the absurdity of human labor and the alienation among people who seek meaning in repetitive rituals without hope, but not without humanity.
•Language as a key element: Each character has their own linguistic register that reflects their status and level of self-awareness. Language changes according to the character's level, highlighting how the system shapes the perception of reality.
•Structure and style: The book is divided into several parts, each with a specific linguistic style and theme. The first part is naturalistic and vulgar, the second focuses on administration and technocracy, the third connects all parts together through retrospective narration. The fourth part is experimental, using poetic tropes, and the fifth part leans towards sophistication and biblical form.
"Fabrika Rasa" is a modern myth about a man trapped in…