Václav Hrabě
1940–1965 (age 25)
Biography
Václav Hrabě (1940–1965) poured his brief but luminous life into writing that celebrated the small joys and quiet rebellions of everyday Czech life, earning him a lasting place in his homeland's literary heart.
His work continues to inspire readers in Lochovice and beyond, who honor his daring voice and the tenderness with which he captured youth and longing.