Bohumil Hrabal Portrait of Bohumil Hrabal taken in 1988 by Hana Hamplová Born Bohumil František Kylián (1914-03-28)28 March 1914 Brno, Austria-Hungary Died 3 February 1997(1997-02-03) (aged 82) Prague, Czech Republic Resting place Hradištko Occupation Writer Alma mater Charles University, Prague Period 1948–1998 Notable works Palaverers Closely Watched Trains Cutting It Short Snowdrop Festival I Served The King of England