The Czech Books You Must Read
The Grandmother: the book that every Czech knows
The Czech Books You Must Read
The Grandmother: the book that every Czech knows
Radio Prague Int.
The Grandmother by Božena Němcová is an iconic work in Czech literature. The novel about an idealized rural community in the early 19th century, written in the days of the national revival, marks the beginning of Czech prose. First published in 1855, it has been reissued 300 times and translated into numerous languages to reach readers the world over.
Daniela Lazarová
Daniela Lazarová