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Staré pověsti české
Author: Alois Jirásek
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Alois Jirásek retells legends of Czech origins, heroes, places in Prague, and ancient prophecies. This Česká knižnice edition supplements the familiar stories with scholarly commentary by Jaroslava Janáčková and Karel Komárek on the work's creation and reception.
About the book
The collection moves from mythical antiquity and the arrival of the forefather Čech to stories from Christian times, Prague legends, and prophecies. Familiar figures inhabit a landscape filled with memory and legend.
Jirásek combines subjects drawn from chronicles with literary storytelling. The textual preparation and commentary in this edition invite readers to consider the legends within Czech culture and the history of their reception.
Main themes
- Mythical antiquity: The opening tales describe the ancestors' arrival and the beginnings of rule.
- The memory of places: Stories connect locations with tradition and legend.
- Prophecy and expectation: The closing section records ancient visions of the future.
Setting
Czech landscapes and Prague as represented in legends.
Who is it for?
For readers of classic Czech literature, legends, and annotated editions.
Literary context
A Česká knižnice edition with scholarly commentary by Jaroslava Janáčková and Karel Komárek.
Edition details
Czech-language e-book · 318 pages · EPUB, PDF, MOBI
Alois Jirásek retells legends of Czech origins, heroes, places in Prague, and ancient prophecies. This Česká knižnice edition supplements the familiar stories with scholarly commentary by Jaroslava Janáčková and Karel Komárek on the work's creation and reception.
Book information
- Author
- Alois Jirásek
- Publisher
- Host
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- České povesti a legendy
- ISBN
- 978-80-757-7827-7
- Publication date
- 1. January 2019
- Pages
- 318
- Edition
- Česká knižnice
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-275-0196-0) · PDF (ISBN 978-80-275-0088-8) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-275-0197-7)
What is Staré pověsti české about?
The collection moves from mythical antiquity and the arrival of the forefather Čech to stories from Christian times, Prague legends, and prophecies. Familiar figures inhabit a landscape filled with memory and legend.
Jirásek combines subjects drawn from chronicles with literary storytelling. The textual preparation and commentary in this edition invite readers to consider the legends within Czech culture and the history of their reception.
Themes and motifs
Mythical antiquity
The opening tales describe the ancestors' arrival and the beginnings of rule.
The memory of places
Stories connect locations with tradition and legend.
Prophecy and expectation
The closing section records ancient visions of the future.
Setting
Czech landscapes and Prague as represented in legends.
Who is this book for?
For readers of classic Czech literature, legends, and annotated editions.
Book context
A Česká knižnice edition with scholarly commentary by Jaroslava Janáčková and Karel Komárek.
Otázky o knihe
What does the collection contain?
Legends of Czech origins, heroes, Prague locations, and ancient prophecies.
What distinguishes this edition?
It includes commentary by Jaroslava Janáčková and Karel Komárek on the work's creation and reception.
What language and formats are available?
This is a Czech-language e-book in EPUB, PDF, and MOBI.
How many pages does this edition have?
318 pages.
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