Arnošt Lavante

1924–2015 (age 91)

Biography

Arnošt Lavante was an accomplished translator whose linguistic expertise and cultural sensitivity enriched the literary landscape of his era. His meticulous work bridged languages and cultures, making important texts accessible to wider audiences.

Lavante's contributions to translation earned him recognition and respect among his peers. He was interred at Olšany Cemetery, where his legacy as a skilled wordsmith endures.

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