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Songs of the Slav : $b Translations from the Czecho-Slovak

By Petr Bezruč

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover a world where powerful poems capture the heart of a nation's struggle for liberty and celebrates their cultural richness.

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2023-03-17
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Summary

"Songs of the Slav: Translations from the Czecho-Slovak" by Otto Kotouč is a collection of poetry that paints a vivid portrait of the Czecho-Slovak people's fight for independence in the early 20th century. The poems echo with themes of freedom, national pride, and the strong spirit of the Slavic people. It includes an array of poets such as Jan Kollár, Vítězslav Hálek, Svatopluk Čech, Petr Bezruč, and J. S. Machar, explores issues like liberty, pain, and the importance of community. Powerful verses resonate with the emotional experiences of those yearning to be free. The whole collection captures the cultural heritage of the Slavic people.

About the Author

Petr Bezruč was the pseudonym of Vladimír Vašek, a Czech poet and short story writer who was associated with the region of Austrian Silesia.

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