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Vítězslav Hálek (also known as Vincenc Hálek; Czech pronunciation: [ˈviːcɛslaf ˈɦaːlɛk]; 5 April 1835 – 8 October 1874) was a Czech poet, writer, journalist, dramatist and theatre critic.
Life edit
Hálek was born in Dolínek, Austrian Empire, today part of Odolena Voda in the Czech Republic.[1] In 1841–1842, he lived in Zálezlice.[2]
After completing his studies at gymnasium in Prague Hálek refused to go on to study at seminary. He didn't finish his philosophical studies and instead decided to become a writer. Beginning in 1861, he worked as an editor in Národní listy, later helping publish newspapers and journals (Lumír, Květy or Zlatá Praha, which he founded). He worked as a journalist until his death in Prague in 1874. He died suddenly of pneumonia.[1][3]
He is considered one of the most important representatives of the May School, along with Jan Neruda.[3]
Style edit
In his time, his writing was very popular, in part due to his optimistic and relaxed writing style.
Notable works edit
- Večerní písně (Evening Songs), 1859
- V přírodě (In the Nature), 1872
- Antonín Dvořák, Vítězslav Hálek: The Heirs of the White Mountain, Op. 30, B 134
See also edit
- Vítězslav Hálek Memorial, Prague
References edit
- ^ a b "Vítězslav Hálek, pozapomenutý pěvec přírody a lásky". zpravy.tiscali.cz (in Czech). 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Pamětní deska Vítězslava Hálka v Zálezlicích". Portál literárních muzeí (in Czech). 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ a b "Vítězslav Hálek: Z fejetonů" (in Czech). Czech Radio. 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
External links edit
Works by or about Vítězslav Hálek at Wikisource
Media related to Vítězslav Hálek at Wikimedia Commons- Czech info
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