Machovec, Martin
Writing Underground: Reflections on Samizdat Literature in Totalitarian Czechoslovakia
- ISBN 13:
- 9788024641256
- author:
- Machovec, Martin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 14.5 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Writing Underground: Reflections on Samizdat Literature in Totalitarian Czechoslovakia By Martin Machovec This collection of writings explores the complex and multifaceted nature of the underground phenomenon in Czech literature. From its roots in the 1950s to its modern-day manifestations, Machovec examines the ways in which this literary movement has evolved and interacted with broader cultural and historical contexts. Machovec delves into the world of samizdat literature, exploring its connections to tamizdat (literature smuggled out of the country) and its relationship to other literary movements in Central and Eastern Europe. He also reflects on the role of underground publications, such as the Půlnoc Editions, which played a crucial part in disseminating forbidden texts during the darkest days of communism. Through his analysis, Machovec sheds new light on this often-overlooked aspect of Czech literary history, revealing a rich and complex landscape that continues to resonate with readers today.
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