Jakub Arbes
1840–1914 (age 74)
Biography
Jakub Arbes (1840–1914) was a prominent Czech writer whose romaneto form blended mystery with social conscience, challenging readers to see the hidden currents beneath everyday life and envision a more just society.
He was laid to rest at Malvazinky Cemetery, where admirers continue to visit in gratitude for the vivid, inquisitive imagination he offered to the nation.