Cheskian Anthology

Cheskian Anthology

John Bowring

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781436803427
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Cheskian Anthology is a historical account of the poetic literature of Bohemia, written by John Bowring and first published in 1832. The book is a comprehensive collection of poems and literary works from the Czech Republic, providing readers with an insight into the cultural and literary heritage of the country. The anthology includes works from various genres, including love poems, ballads, and satirical verse, as well as translations of famous Czech poets such as Karel Hynek M�����cha and Jan Neruda. The book also includes a detailed introduction by the author, providing a historical and cultural context to the works included in the anthology. Overall, Cheskian Anthology is an important work for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Czech Republic, offering a fascinating insight into the country’s rich literary heritage.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.

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