Josef Vítězslav Šimák
1870–1941 (age 71)
Biography
Josef Vítězslav Šimák, born in 1870, turned to writing as a way to capture the hopes and stories of his community, giving voice to the everyday joys and sorrows of the region.
His words continue to be cherished by readers who visit the Turnov cemetery, where his grave remains a quiet testament to a life spent in the service of literature.