Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

V. Havel's "Audience" Synopsis and Impressions - An absurdist drama about what we should do in a world where "everything goes to shit".

Havel's work is a scathing critique of the post-Prague Spring repressive regime, a critique that applies not only to this period but also to the present. Human beings can become like this at any time and in any place. What should we do to prevent this from happening?

This was also a tremendous work. All of Havel's works are very strong. I sincerely hope that they will be better known in Japan.

I would highly recommend this work.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

V. Havel's "Notification" Synopsis and Comments - A masterful absurdist drama about bureaucracy and artificial language and the loss of humanity!

I've seen some crazy stuff...!"

This is the best impression I could get.

I can't imagine what it would be like if I saw this play live.

This was quite a shocking work. I highly recommend this work. It is a "tremendous work," but don't worry about that, as there is a commentary by Dr. Kenichi Abe. It is a wonderful commentary that makes the reading enjoyable. I highly recommend that you read the commentary before enjoying this work.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

Chapek's "The Macropoulos Prescription" Synopsis and Comments - Is immortality happiness? A masterpiece that asks the fundamental question of humanity!

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

This is Chapek!

The significance of this book being published now must be tremendous!

What a feeling after reading this! Ah!

It is just amazing. I would highly recommend this as a Buddhist book. Read it and you will understand. It is a tremendous work.

I love Kafka, but to be honest, Chapek just amazed me. I was so astonished that I said to myself, "Who is this amazing person in the Czech Republic? I was so astonished. I hope you will enjoy the wonderful works of this great writer.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

Ten recommended reference books to learn what the "Prague Spring" is all about - and to consider the Russian and Ukrainian invasions.

In this article, we recommend some reference books to learn about the 1968 "Prague Spring" Soviet military invasion (Czech Incident), which we have previously discussed in this blog.

Although the Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently at a critical juncture, the "Prague Spring" incident is also very important for understanding the history of the Soviet Union, Russia, and Eastern Europe.

I think it is very meaningful for us Japanese to learn about the Czech Republic, a country that has spun out a proud culture and history despite being surrounded by major powers.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

A collection of books recommended for learning about Prague's history and culture! The endless charm of our beloved Prague

I am someone who visited Prague in 2019 and was wonderfully taken by its charm. It was so beautiful and so cozy that I completely fell in love with the city.

The books presented in this article are among the various books I have read and would especially recommend to you. These books will surely make you feel the charm of Prague even more.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

Smetana, a composer who suffered from slander and malicious obstruction - Consider the examples.

Smetana was a hard worker and a very serious composer. He finally achieved the position of principal conductor of the Prague theater. He soon achieved great success and won the trust of the orchestra members.

But such happiness did not last long. In this article, we will take a closer look at the process of a great talent being destroyed by malicious slander.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

Jan Wenig's "Prague Music Walk" - Recommended to learn about the history of Prague, the city of music and the places associated with musicians!

This book will be a guidebook on the history of Prague, the city of music, and the places associated with it. Famous examples include the relationship between Prague and Mozart, but Prague is also associated with such greats as Beethoven, Liszt, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky. This book is highly recommended for those interested in music.

Kafka's City of Prague and Czech Literature

Vlasta Ciháková, "The Prague Vision: Tales of Ancient Eastern European Capitals" - Why is Prague so beautiful?

This book is a work that explains the charms and secrets of Prague, a city too beautiful for words.

The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations, and is very intriguing to read.

This is a highly recommended book for those who want to know more and more about the Czech Republic. It is a work that allows you to get to know Prague quite deeply.