Author: SEIFERT, JAROSLAV & PAUL JAGASICH & TOM O'GRADY (TRANSLATORS)
Title: The Casting of Bells
Description: Iowa City: The Spirit That Moves Us Press, 1984. First Edition; Second Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 21.5 x 14 x 0.5 cms; 61 pages; Jaroslav Seifert (1901–1986) was a Czech poet, journalist, and translator, widely regarded as one of the most important literary figures in 20th-century Czechoslovakia. He began his career as a journalist and was initially associated with the Czech avant-garde and communist movement, but later distanced himself from political orthodoxy, becoming a voice for artistic freedom and human dignity. Seifert’s poetry evolved from early experimental forms to more lyrical and deeply humanistic works, reflecting themes of love, history, national identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. His accessible yet profound style resonated with readers across generations. He published over thirty volumes of poetry, including The Nightingale Sings Badly, Put Out the Lights, and The Casting of Bells. In 1984, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his enduring contribution to poetry “which endowed with freshness, sensuality and rich inventiveness provides a liberating image of the indomitable spirit and versatility of man. ”Despite facing censorship and political pressure, Seifert remained a respected and beloved figure in Czech culture, remembered not only for his literary achievements but also for his quiet resistance and moral courage.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Europe Communism
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Title: The Casting of Bells
Description: Iowa City: The Spirit That Moves Us Press, 1984. First Edition; Second Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 21.5 x 14 x 0.5 cms; 61 pages; Jaroslav Seifert (1901–1986) was a Czech poet, journalist, and translator, widely regarded as one of the most important literary figures in 20th-century Czechoslovakia. He began his career as a journalist and was initially associated with the Czech avant-garde and communist movement, but later distanced himself from political orthodoxy, becoming a voice for artistic freedom and human dignity. Seifert’s poetry evolved from early experimental forms to more lyrical and deeply humanistic works, reflecting themes of love, history, national identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. His accessible yet profound style resonated with readers across generations. He published over thirty volumes of poetry, including The Nightingale Sings Badly, Put Out the Lights, and The Casting of Bells. In 1984, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his enduring contribution to poetry “which endowed with freshness, sensuality and rich inventiveness provides a liberating image of the indomitable spirit and versatility of man. ”Despite facing censorship and political pressure, Seifert remained a respected and beloved figure in Czech culture, remembered not only for his literary achievements but also for his quiet resistance and moral courage.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Europe Communism
Price: GBP 15.00 = appr. US$ 21.42 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63213
- Book number: 63213
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