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The North Bohemian town of Litoměřice has long enjoyed the reputation of
being one of the Czech Republic's most beautiful towns. Founded roughly
1,000 years ago, Litoměřice lies in one of the Czech Republic's hilliest
ranges on the confluence of the Elbe and Ohře Rivers. The town's
beginnings was originally a Slavonic fort overseeing a number of small
municipalities, later replaced by a castle and emerging town in the 11th
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Czech BooksThe longest day: an ecstasy of Czech poetry
Last month the Czech Republic enjoyed its annual celebration of poetry, the
“Den poezie”. Literally this translates as “poetry day”, although
in reality the event lasts a good deal longer than a mere 24 hours. This
year there was a particular reason to celebrate, as David Vaughan reports
in Czech Books. More
Czech BooksKarel Hynek Mácha: the poet of lovers
This month we are celebrating a major Czech literary anniversary. Two
hundred years ago the great Czech romantic poet, Karel Hynek Mácha, was
born in Prague. To mark the anniversary a new English edition of his most
famous poem “Máj” (May) has been published and in this week’s Czech
Books, David Vaughan talks to the translator, Marcela Sulak. More
Czech BooksCzech literary treasures in London
Not many of the thousands of passengers arriving every day at London’s
busy St Pancras Station are aware that they are passing just a few dozen
metres away from one of the largest and most diverse collections of Czech
books outside the Czech Republic. Tucked in beside the station is the huge,
but surprisingly inconspicuous complex of the British Library. In this
week’s Czech Books, David Vaughan shows us some of the highlights of the
library’s rich Czech collection.
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MagazineMagazine
Czechs have been asked to select the seven wonders of the Czech Republic. A
new brain-teaser in the shape of a football has hit market shelves, and
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Current AffairsCzech Republic plans cultural commemoration for Karel Hynek Mácha bicentenary
Preparations are being completed across the Czech Republic for what will
undoubtedly be one of the biggest cultural events of the year. Next year
marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of perhaps the country’s
greatest poet, Karel Hynek Mácha. We take a look at the dozens of
international, national and regional events being planned.
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Current AffairsIconic Czech epic turned into new film
Last week saw the premiere of ‘Máj’ (or ‘May’), a film version of
an iconic romantic poem written by one of the greatest Czech poets, Karel
Hynek Mácha. The film director, František A. Brabec, already has
experience of adapting poetry to screen: his previous film ‘Kytice’ was
an adaptation of another 19th century literary classic, an anthology of
ballads by Karel Jaromír Erben. So, how did the filmmaker succeed in
transforming a lyrical epic of love and death into a movie? Ruth Fraňková
has more.
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Current Affairs"Den poezie" - proving that poetry is alive and well in the Czech Republic
If ever you need proof that poetry can be fun and popular, the Czech
Republic's annual international poetry festival "Den poezie" -
or "day of poetry" offers it in abundance. The festival
traditionally takes place around the birthday of the much loved 19th
century Czech romantic poet, Karel Hynek Macha who was born in 1810. It
offers poetry that caters to all tastes and generations, and not just from
the Czech Republic. Poets from countries ranging from Romania to Chile or
Israel will be here to read and talk about their poetry. One of the main
organizers is our colleague Bernie Higgins. David Vaughan asked her about
the festival, which starts this Friday.
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SpotlightLitomerice
The North Bohemian town of Litomerice has long enjoyed the reputation of
being one of the Czech Republic's most beautiful sites. Founded roughly
1,000 years ago, Litomerice lies in one of the Czech Republic's hilliest
ranges on the confluence of the Elbe and Ohre Rivers. The town's
beginnings were originally a Slavonic fort overseeing a number of small
municipalities, later replaced by a castle and emerging town in the 11th
century. More
MailboxMailbox
This week in Mailbox: messages to Radio Prague; a swallow from the Czech
Republic spotted in Africa; the poem "May" by Karel Hynek Macha.
Listeners quoted: Helen Brock, UK; Gordon Skinner, UK; Johan Everaert,
Democratic Republic of Congo; David Wright, UK. More
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