Jan Grossman: between literature and theatre
- Where: Vaclav Havel Library, Řetězová 7, Prague
- When: June 18, 2014, 19:00 – 21:00
An evening dedicated to the publication of collected writings by Jan Grossman (1925–1993), one of the most distinctive figures in Czech culture in the second half of the 20th century, in the areas of literary criticism, theatre studies, aesthetics and journalism. His productions of works by Havel, Hašek, Kafka and Jarry have entered the annals of world drama. Speakers will include Marie Málková-Grossmanová, Marta Ljubková, Jiří Pelán and Petr Šrámek, editor of the two-volume edition Mezi literaturou a divadlem (Between Literature and Theatre) (Torst). Jan Šulc will host.