Karel Schwarzenberg was not only a diplomat and politician, but also an author and journalist. His literary endeavors were influenced by his mother, Hana Žantovská, a prominent translator of English poetry. His writing often delves into profound social and political issues. His work is appreciated for its intelligence and incisiveness.
Vaclav Havel was an iconoclast and philosopher-king, an internationally successful playwright who became a political dissident and then, reluctantly, a president. His pivotal role in the Velvet Revolution, the end of Communism and the birth of a modern, west-facing Czech Republic makes him a key figure of the 20th century. Michael Zantovsky, one of Havel's closest friends, explores his remarkable life."
Vaclav Havel was an iconoclast and philosopher-king, an internationally successful playwright who became a political dissident and then, reluctantly, a president. His pivotal role in the Velvet Revolution, the end of Communism and the birth of a modern, west-facing Czech Republic makes him a key figure of the 20th century. Michael Zantovsky, one of Havel's closest friends, explores his remarkable life."