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Jaroslav Seifert

(1901–1986) Translator Czechoslovakia

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Jaroslav Seifert was a translator from the Czechoslovakia, best known for Poems.

Quick Facts About Jaroslav Seifert

Born
September 23, 1901
Died
January 10, 1986
Nationality
Czechoslovakia
Profession
Translator
Notable works
Poems
Spouse
Marie Seifertová

About Jaroslav Seifert

Jaroslav Seifert was a Czech writer, poet and journalist. Seifert was awarded the 1984 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his poetry which endowed with freshness, sensuality and rich inventiveness provides a liberating image of the indomitable spirit and versatility of man".

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Nobel Prize in Literature Národní umělec Klement Gottwald State Prize Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka

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