About
Jan Neruda (1834-1891) is a major figure of Czech Realism. Born in Prague, he studied philosophy and philology at Charles University. A journalist for the daily Národní listy from 1865, he published feuilletons and criticism there. A member of the Májovci literary group, he founded the review Květy in 1866. His short story collection Povídky malostranské (1877) depicts with irony the life of Prague's Lesser Quarter. A prolific poet, he explored cosmic and intimate themes in collections such as Písně kosmické (1878) and Prosté motivy (1883). His work influenced modern Czech literature.
* 1834-07-09 — † 1891-08-22
Major works
- Hřbitovní kvítí (1857)poetry collection
- Knihy veršů (1867)poetry collection
- Povídky malostranské (1877)short story collection
- Písně kosmické (1878)poetry collection
- Prosté motivy (1883)poetry collection
Key milestones
- 1865Becomes a feuilletonist and critic for the daily Národní listy.
- 1866Founds the literary review Květy.
- 1891Dies in Prague and is buried at Vyšehrad Cemetery.
Themes
Urban life and petty bourgeoisieCosmos and scienceLove and melancholySocial satireCzech national identity
Sources: britannica.com · publikace.nm.cz