This History presents a broad canvas of post-war Czech literary developments within the cultural and political context of the times. Information is provided about the many English-language translations from Czech literature, and the circumstances in which these translations came about. Analysis is by way of quoting from original Czech works, especially poetry, with English translation. 'Profiles of the Most Important Czech Writers since 1945' gives biographical and bibliographical details about the most important post-war ...
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This History presents a broad canvas of post-war Czech literary developments within the cultural and political context of the times. Information is provided about the many English-language translations from Czech literature, and the circumstances in which these translations came about. Analysis is by way of quoting from original Czech works, especially poetry, with English translation. 'Profiles of the Most Important Czech Writers since 1945' gives biographical and bibliographical details about the most important post-war Czech writers, and links to secondary literature in English. The volume also includes a bibliographical list of the most important works in English on Czech history, literary history and politics, as well as a list of anthologies of Czech post-war literature in English. Originally published in Czech, this English translation has been entirely re-worked, taking the needs of the English-speaking reader and student into consideration. 'Writers Under Siege' is intended for all readers interested in or studying the literatures and cultures of Central Europe. It is essential reading for students of Czech and Slavonic Studies.
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Near Fine in Pictorial Boards jacket. Book shows light scuffing to covers, otherwise as-new with straight, solid spine, no edge wear of any kind, sharp corners, text/interior unblemished and unmarked in any way. Covers Czech literature from th 1940s to the early 21st century. Includes p. 222--288 ) profiles of the most important Czech writers since 1945. Text is in English.
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New. Presents the post-war Czech literary developments within the cultural and political context. This book provides information about the English-language translations from Czech literature, and the circumstances in which these translations came about. It gives biographical and bibliographical details about various post-war Czech writers. Translator(s): Morrison, Elizabeth S. Num Pages: 360 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1DVK; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 830. 2008. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
