CONTEMPORARY SLOVAK LITERATURE AND WHY TO TRANSLATE IT

Description

The talk by literary historian and poet Jakub Chrobák with Slovakist and translator Mirek Zelinský will not cover the history of Slovak literature or the history of translation from this closely related language. We will introduce the latest works that have appeared in Czech translations, representing contemporary Slovak prose and poetry, which are primarily engaging and intelligent. Get a book from the author! We will draw one visitor on-site. Supported as part of the Literary Vsetín 2026 project.

Highlights

• Talk by literary historian Jakub Chrobák
• Features translator Mirek Zelinský
• Supported by the Literary Vsetín 2026 project

General Information

This event focuses on contemporary Slovak literature and its translation into Czech. Attendees will explore recent works of Slovak prose and poetry, with a chance to win a book from the author.

Location

Dolní náměstí 1356, 755 01 Vsetín, Czech Republic

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