Václav Freyn
1877–1907 (age 30)
Biography
Václav Freyn was a Czech poet whose literary work emerged during the late 19th century, a period of rich cultural development in Czech letters. Though his life was brief, spanning only thirty years, he contributed to the poetic traditions of his nation.
Freyn's poetry reflected the sensibilities and concerns of his generation, participating in the broader Czech literary renaissance of the era. His early death in 1907 cut short a promising literary career.