Handbook of Czech Prose Writings, 1940-2005

ISBN-13: 9781845191733 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 155 str.

Bohuslava R. Bradbrook

Opis

The turbulent events of World War II and the subsequent communist regime in Czechoslovakia strongly restricted Czech writers freedom of expression, but this collection shows that even in the darkest times, talented writers were alert to Czech national, literary, and Jewish undertones, and produced fresh and captivating work. This works goes on to show how, as Czech literature was developing, writers at home and in exile created diverse, yet extraordinarily interesting and commendable works. The suffering and generally adverse conditions are reflected in the works, and yet many works abound in wit and humor, including Jewish themes, despite the difficult circumstances. An important work of historical significance, this book helps to complete the picture of life at a time when cultural links between two parts of Europe were painfully severed."