Jaroslav Seifert

Jaroslav Seifert (Known as "Seifert")

Poet, Journalist, Nobel Prize in Literature Laureate (1984), Signatory of Charter 77

Born 1901-09-23

Žižkov, Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia

Passed Away 1986-01-10 Prague, Czechoslovakia

Lifespan 84 years old

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"To write poetry is to stand up for the human soul against the gray desert of indifference."

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Beloved lyric poet of Prague and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (1984) who championed artistic freedom, co-founded Poetism, and signed Charter 77 in defiance of totalitarian censorship.

Biographical Record

Jaroslav Seifert was born in the working-class Prague district of Žižkov on September 23, 1901. In the 1920s, he was a leading member of the avant-garde group Devětsil, helping formulate 'Poetism'—a celebration of modern life, circus, film, and lyric playfulness.

Evolving into a deeply moving master of pure lyricism, his collections such as The Casting of Bells and An Umbrella from Piccadilly reflected love for Prague and unwavering defense of human dignity. In 1977, he was among the first signatories of Charter 77; in 1984, he became the first Czech author awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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Kralupy nad Vltavou Municipal Cemetery
Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic

                         GPS: 50.2410, 14.3120                    

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