Vojtěch Jirát
1902–1945 (age 43)
Biography
Vojtěch Jirát (1902–1945) penned works that captured the rhythms of everyday Prague life, making space for humor and resilience even in trying times. His pages often paired sharp observation with an empathetic look at the people who animated the city streets.
Jirát’s sensibility and commitment to his craft inspired fellow writers and readers alike, and he is laid to rest at Olšany Cemetery among many others who shaped Czech culture.