Old Prague Legends
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Old Prague Legends
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Author : Magdalena Wagnerová
language : en
Publisher: Nakladatelství PLOT
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Old Prague Legends written by Magdalena Wagnerová and has been published by Nakladatelství PLOT this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
29 tales of legends associated with several well-known sites of old Prague
Old Prague Legends
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Old Prague Legends written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Bohemia (Czech Republic) categories.
A collection of twenty-nine tales or legends associated with several well-known sites of old Prague. These buildings, landmarks, and whole areas are woven through with stories that bear the weight of many long centuries of Bohemian history.
Stories And Legends Of Old Prague From Old Czech Legends
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Author : Alois Jirásek
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
Stories And Legends Of Old Prague From Old Czech Legends written by Alois Jirásek and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Legends categories.
A collection of old Czech stories and legends.
Old Czech Legends
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Author : Alois Jirasek
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO
Release Date : 1992-01-01
Old Czech Legends written by Alois Jirasek and has been published by UNESCO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
Written in the early 1980s, at a time of patriotic upsurge and romanticism, these legends reflect a glorification of the Czech past, tempered by a sense of nostalgia reflected in old Czech legends, tales of Old Prague, myths of the Middle Ages and ancient prophecies.
Seventy Seven Prague Legends
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Author : Alena Ježková
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Seventy Seven Prague Legends written by Alena Ježková and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Legends categories.
Old Czech Legends
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Author : Alois Jirásek
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Old Czech Legends written by Alois Jirásek and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Fiction categories.
Written in the early 1890s, before Czech independence and in an age of patriotic upsurge and romanticism, these thirty-four tales quite naturally reflect a glorification of the Czech past. While the details of the legends are necessarily archaic, peopled by kings and noblemen, ghosts and magic, the themes are universal. Now at the dawn of a new era of Czech independence, they provide a fascinating new perspective to the contemporary situation.
The Legends Of Prague
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Author : František Langer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
The Legends Of Prague written by František Langer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Legends categories.
Prague The Mystical City
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Author : Joseph Wechsberg
language : en
Publisher: Plunkett Lake Press
Release Date : 2023-09-08
Prague The Mystical City written by Joseph Wechsberg and has been published by Plunkett Lake Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-08 with History categories.
There is a strange triality in Prague’s history — Czechs, Germans, Jews; Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism; rulers, nobles, peasants; Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque. Joseph Wechsberg penetrates Prague’s world to recapture an extraordinary cultural, spiritual, political, artistic and embattled past. Prague was the home of Kafka, Rilke, Neruda and Werfel, of “heretic” Jan Hus, of “Good King (and later Saint) Wenceslas”; the inspiration of Mozart; the mecca of alchemists, astronomers and adventurers; it gave birth to folklore, fantasy and bizarre facts, such as the Golem, a manlike figure of clay that was brought to life by its alleged creator, “High Rabbi” Loew, in the 16th century. She was the first town in Central Europe with paved streets that were regularly cleaned (1340). The Thirty Years’ War began and ended in Prague. And it was here that the Counter-Reformation reached its brutal climax. The city comes alive, from its founder Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor who made Prague the cultural center of Europe; the Hussite Era; the 300 years of Habsburg domination that followed; to the great Republic of humanist-philosopher Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the horrors of Nazi occupation and, finally, the gray realities of communism, and the 1968 “Prague Spring” which began with Dubček, ended with the invasion by the Warsaw Pact troops and Jan Palach‘s self-immolation on January 16, 1969. “Nothing is clear and simple in Prague; everything is enigmatic and complex. The city’s thousand-year-old history is constant flux and reflux, love and hatred, struggle and synthesis, contrast and symbiosis. Princes fight tribal leaders, kings fight the Estates, feudal rulers fight the upcoming bourgeoisie, the city fights the countryside, haves fight the have-nots. More recently, Czechs have fought Czechs. The social struggles have ended with the conversion of former have-nots into haves, and vice versa — but for how long? There are religious struggles throughout the centuries: pagans against Christians, Christians against “heretic” Christians, Utraquists against Jesuits, Christians against Jews... Today Prague is a Czech city but it would be wrong to write the story of Prague as a Czech city, or as a German city, or as a Jewish city. Prague is all three... Prague always was either battlefield or symbiosis... Tolerance was never widespread in this city of cruel passions where the bizarre nomenclature reflects history... The story of Prague depends on who writes it.” — Joseph Wechsberg, Prague: The Mystical City “Joseph Wechsberg... wrote compellingly of [Prague,] this compelling city.” — Henry Kamm, The New York Times “[G]raceful and immaculately styled.” — Kirkus
Bohemia S Jews And Their Nineteenth Century
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Author : Jindřich Toman
language : en
Publisher: Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
Release Date : 2023-05-01
Bohemia S Jews And Their Nineteenth Century written by Jindřich Toman and has been published by Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book on Jewish culture and literature focuses on the “quiet” decades of the nineteenth century, a scarcely written-about period of time in Bohemian Jewish history. Using a myriad of sources, including travelers’ accounts, poems, essays, short stories, guides, and newspaper articles, the volume explores Jewish expression, Jewish-Czech relations, and the changing attitudes toward Jews between the 1820s and 1880s. It offers close readings of writers like Karel Havlíček Borovský, Ján Kollár, Siegfried Kapper, and Jan Neruda, as well as lesser-known authors and sources. Combining skillful sustained analysis, judicious argumentation, and elegant writing, the book is a truly enriching reading experience.
Dk Eyewitness Top 10 Prague
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Author : DK Eyewitness
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2023-09-07
Dk Eyewitness Top 10 Prague written by DK Eyewitness and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-07 with Travel categories.
Best known for its picture-perfect buildings and gorgeous river views, Prague also offers eccentric museums, cool art galleries and quirky bars in abundance. Make the most of your trip to the City of a Thousand Spires with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Prague has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Prague you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Prague's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. - Themed lists, including the best parks, restaurants, markets, museums and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week. - A laminated pull-out map of Prague, plus 6 full-colour area maps. Looking for more on Prague's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Prague. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.