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I find it important to speak at public appearances not only about literature, but also about the conditions in which it arises. "I find it important to speak at public appearances not only about literature, but also about the conditions in which it arises. In this regard, the actions of the current Minister of Culture are alarming, and many authors evidently considered it important to express their concern," says Vlasáková, according to whom cultural workers in many countries, including Germany, feel political or economic threats. #ČeskáLiteratura #KulturaVOhrožení #KateřinaTučková (translated)

For me, the most valuable thing was that I learned things that they didn't teach us in school," summarizes Tučková about her work on the novel "The Expulsion of Gerta Schnirch," whose German translation the presenter describes as a literary event and suggests it be included in the required reading list. #ČeskáLiteratura #KulturaVOhrožení #KateřinaTučková (translated)

At the 78th annual Frankfurt Book Fair, of which the Czech Republic was the guest of honor, Czech writer Kateřina Tučková expressed concern about the situation in Czech culture through the labels "Culture in Danger," joining other authors to highlight the problematic actions of Minister of Culture Ota Klempíř. #ČeskáLiteratura #KulturaVOhrožení #KateřinaTučková (translated)

Czech literature was presented at the Frankfurt Book Fair from October 7 to 11, 2023, where 75 authors participated, among whom Radka Denemarková stood out, and the Czech market will offer almost 200 new books translated into German. #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura #RadkaDenemarková (translated)

"When I was not accepted as a train driver because I have glasses, I studied history and German studies. Against my will, I became the first academic in my family and then a writer," Rudiš laughs, who earns applause from the audience after just a few minutes. #Česko #ČeskáLiteratura #VáclavHavel (translated)

This book has tremendous value for historians, but it is also interesting for me and other readers. It shows that if he had the time, Havel could have written great prose. It is in the tradition of Czech literature, if some of you are familiar with Jaroslav Hašek or Bohumil Hrabal, Topol mentions names that are repeatedly heard this Friday in Frankfurt. #Česko #ČeskáLiteratura #VáclavHavel (translated)

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, the writer Jáchym Topol presented Václav Havel's book "I Have Hidden It Somewhere," which describes the events surrounding Charter 77, thus arousing enthusiasm and applause from the audience, while Radka Denemarková criticized the Minister of Culture, adding another dimension to the entire event. #Česko #ČeskáLiteratura #VáclavHavel (translated)

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, where the Czech Republic is the guest of honor, more than 190 books were presented, which confirms the strength of Czech literature abroad and includes new authors such as Radka Denemarková and Jáchym Topol. #ČeskáLiteratura #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh #LiterárníKultura (translated)

For example, when the minister spoke about the situation of writers during communism, someone in the hall shouted at him, "You were a snitch for the StB," wrote publisher and former politician Ivan Pilip on social media platform X. #Kultura #FrankfurtskýVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura (translated)

"I would be interested to know how many books Mrs. Denemarková had banned by the Bolsheviks, how many times she was in investigative custody, how many times someone strangled her in such a way that she had to swallow herself and bow her head and be dragged like a rag on the ground, as I was. I don’t think that ever happened to her," says Klempíř. #Kultura #FrankfurtskýVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura (translated)

The Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř responded to criticism regarding his past collaboration with the Communist State Security by asking how many books had been banned from the writer Petra Denemarková, and expressed disappointment over the audience's reaction during his speech at the Frankfurt Book Fair, where he was interrupted by booing and hissing. #Kultura #FrankfurtskýVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura (translated)

Oto Klempíř faced sharp criticism from the Czech audience in Frankfurt, which reacted to his mentions of the oppression of literature before 1989 with shouts of accusations of collaboration with the StB, while writer Radka Denemarková appealed to the power of words in the context of contemporary Czech politics. #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura #Politika (translated)

Before the start of the Frankfurt Book Fair, German media emphasize that Czech literature offers much more than just well-known names like Kafka and Kundera, and they entice with a wide range of contemporary authors who will present themselves as the honorary guests of the event. #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura #SoučasníAutoři (translated)

Writer Radka Denemarková will open the Frankfurt Book Fair and will participate in several discussions and author readings, while the Czech Republic is this year's guest of honor at this prestigious cultural event. #RadkaDenemarková #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura (translated)

Václava Havla zatkli 14. ledna a propustili 20. května 1977. V těch čtyřech měsících se v jeho životě děje něco možná úplně nejzásadnějšího: Setkání s mocí a pocit, že dialogem s ní něčeho dosáhne, že cosi uhraje. Neuhraje nic, dokonce napíše známý dopis prokurátorovi a zřekne se role mluvčího Charty 77, což v něm vyvolá strašnou krizi, výčitky svědomí, a dokonce myšlenky na sebevraždu,„Václava Havla zatkli 14. ledna a propustili 20. května 1977. V těch čtyřech měsících se v jeho životě děje něco možná úplně nejzásadnějšího: Setkání s mocí a pocit, že dialogem s ní něčeho dosáhne, že cosi uhraje. Neuhraje nic, dokonce napíše známý dopis prokurátorovi a zřekne se role mluvčího Charty 77, což v něm vyvolá strašnou krizi, výčitky svědomí, a dokonce myšlenky na sebevraždu,“ připomíná Jiří Havelka okamžik, kterému Havel říkal selhání nebo zapletení a označoval jej za jednu z největších chyb svého života. #VáclavHavel #disident #českáliteratura

Vladimír Páral, významný český spisovatel, jehož romány kombinovaly erotiku a společenskou kritiku, zemřel v den svých 94. narozenin a zanechal po sobě bohaté literární dědictví, včetně bestsellerů jako „Milenci a vrazi“ či „Soukromá vichřice“, které reflektovaly život v socialistickém Československu a osobní zkušenosti autora. #VladimírPáral #českáliteratura #jóga