A History of Bohemian Literature (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Czech Literary History, National Identity, and Cultural Movements from Folk Tradition to ModernismBy Francis hrabe Lützow
Length12h 12m
About this audiobook
Francis Hrabe Lützow's *A History of Bohemian Literature* presents a sustained account of the literary culture of the Czech lands, tracing its development from medieval religious writing and the intellectual achievement of Jan Hus through the Reformation, the Habsburg period, the national revival, and the modern age. Written as both literary history and cultural interpretation, the book places poems, chronicles, sermons, dramas, and prose within the political and linguistic struggles that shaped Bohemia. Its method is historical and broadly synthetic, combining biographical sketches with judgments of style, influence, and national significance. The work belongs to the nineteenth- and early twentieth-century tradition of national literary histories, while also seeking to introduce Czech achievement to an English-speaking readership unfamiliar with its traditions. Lützow, a Bohemian nobleman, diplomat, historian, and advocate of Czech cultural causes, was exceptionally positioned to explain the relationship between literature and national identity. His public career and deep engagement with Bohemian history informed a perspective attentive to the suppression, preservation, and revival of Czech language and letters. The book reflects his desire to correct Western Europe's limited understanding of Bohemia and to demonstrate that its literary inheritance forms an integral part of European culture. This volume is recommended to readers interested in Czech history, Central European nationalism, Reformation studies, and comparative literary history. It offers not merely a catalogue of authors, but an interpretive account of how a language and people sustained cultural continuity through religious conflict, political domination, and national renewal. Though shaped by its period, Lützow's passionate synthesis remains a valuable guide to a rich and frequently overlooked literary tradition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length12 hrs 12 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A History of Bohemian Literature (Annotated)
2PREFACE
3INTRODUCTION
4CHAPTER I THE EARLIEST BOHEMIAN POETRY
5CHAPTER II EARLY PROSE WRITERS—THE PRECURSORS OF HUS
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6CHAPTER III HUS
7CHAPTER IV THE PERIOD OF THE HUSSITE WARS
8CHAPTER V HUMANISTS AND THEOLOGIANS (pt. 1)
9CHAPTER V HUMANISTS AND THEOLOGIANS (pt. 2)
10CHAPTER VI BOHEMIAN HISTORIANS OF THE SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
11CHAPTER VII THE REVIVAL OF BOHEMIAN LITERATURE (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER VII THE REVIVAL OF BOHEMIAN LITERATURE (pt. 2)
13Literatures of the World
14A History of Japanese Literature.
15A History of Spanish Literature.
16A History of Italian Literature.
17A History of Modern English Literature.
18A History of French Literature.
19A History of Ancient Greek Literature.
20Memorable Quotes
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