A History of Bohemian Literature

By Francis Lutzow

Book Overview

The History of Bohemian Literature is a comprehensive account of the literary traditions of the Czech Republic, written by Francis, Count Lutzow. The book covers the history of Bohemian literature from its earliest origins to the modern era, tracing the development of various literary genres such as poetry, drama, and prose. It also explores the cultural and political context in which these works were produced, including the influence of the Catholic Church, the Habsburg Empire, and the Czech National Revival. The author delves into the lives and works of prominent Czech writers such as Jan Hus, Karel Hynek Macha, and Franz Kafka, as well as lesser-known figures who have made significant contributions to the country's literary heritage. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural history of the Czech Republic and its literary traditions.1899. This short history of Bohemian literature is written in a style differing from other volumes in this series entitled �������Short Histories of the Literatures of the World.������� Bohemian literature was relatively unknown in Western Europe and a large amount of space has been devoted to translated quotations from Bohemian writers. Many of these unknown works have great interest and value. Contents: earliest Bohemian poetry; early prose writers, the precursors of Hus; Hus; period of the Hussite Wars; humanists and theologians; Bohemian historians of the 16th and 17th centuries; revival of Bohemian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162589221
• ISBN13: 9781162589220
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 2.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"