Hrabal Meets Ecclesiastes: Double Book Launch

What does the interpretation of the bitter biblical book of Ecclesiastes have in common with the comforting reading of Hrabal? What does Solomon’s palace have in common with Libeň, and would these two poets of everyday human life agree on the fate of man, philosophy, mysticism, hope, wine, the Elbe, our values? Would they agree on anything at all?

Introducing an annotated reader of Bohumil Hrabal's Bohové jste vy (You Are Gods) and the book of Ecclesiastes with commentary for daily reading, two new titles by prominent figures on the Czech academic and spiritual scene, professors Pavel Hošek and Martin C. Putna, which are released as part of two small but mighty editions by the Biblion publishing house.

There will be no shortage of surprising connections, personal interest, scepticism or encouragement in an evening hosted by Alexandr Flek.