Views from the Inside: Czech Underground Literature and Culture

The Czech underground culture of the later twentieth century featured a variety of literature, music, and arts, and this second edition of Views from the Inside explores its historical, sociological, and psychological background, as well as its recent incorporation into the mainstream. It features the writings of scholars and critics who played an integral role in generating it, including Czech poet Ivan Martin Jirous, philosopher-poet Egon Bondy, and writer Jachym Topol.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 130 pages
\n Publication date: 10 July 2018
\n Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
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The Czech underground culture of the later twentieth century was a remarkable and overlooked tapestry, encompassing a diverse range of artistic expressions. This captivating exploration delves into the historical, sociological, and psychological underpinnings that gave rise to this underground movement, encompassing its literature, music, and arts. It also examines its recent integration into the mainstream, drawing upon the insights of scholars and critics who played a pivotal role in its creation. This second edition of Views from the Inside, featuring the writings of renowned Czech poet Ivan Martin Jirous, philosopher-poet Egon Bondy, and writer Jachym Topol, among others, is not only a literary masterpiece but also a groundbreaking volume of criticism. Moreover, it includes an expanded bibliography that reflects recent advancements in scholarship, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into this fascinating cultural realm.

\n Weight: 166g\n
Dimension: 144 x 204 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9788024635927\n
Edition number: 2 Revised edition\n