Božena Němcová
Božena Němcová
- Born: February 4, 1820 in Vienna, Austrian Empire (now Austria)
- Died: January 21, 1862 in Prague, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (now Czech Republic)
- Occupation: Writer, poet, translator, journalist
- Nationality: Czech
- Genre: Realism, Romanticism
- Notable works: "The Grandmother" (1855), "The Charcoal Burner" (1856), "The Seven Ravens" (1857), "The Shepherdess" (1858), "The Three Golden Hairs of Grandfather Know-All" (1859), "The Little Red Riding Hood" (1860)
Božena Němcová was a Czech writer, poet, translator, and journalist. She is considered one of the most important figures in Czech literature and is known for her realistic and romantic depictions of Czech life.
Němcová was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1820. Her father was a lawyer and her mother was a writer. Němcová grew up in a bilingual household and learned both Czech and German. She began writing at a young age and published her first poem in 1839.
In 1842, Němcová married Josef Němec, a tax collector. The couple had four children together. Němcová continued to write during her marriage and published several novels and short stories. In 1855, she published her most famous work, "The Grandmother."
"The Grandmother" is a novel that tells the story of an old woman who lives with her granddaughter in a small village. The novel is a celebration of Czech culture and traditions. It is also a critique of the social and economic conditions of the time.
Němcová's work was often controversial. She was criticized for her realistic depictions of Czech life and for her support of Czech nationalism. In 1857, she was forced to flee from her home after being accused of treason.
Němcová died in Prague in 1862. She was only 41 years old. She is buried in the Vyšehrad Cemetery in Prague.
Němcová's work has been translated into many languages and is still widely read today. She is considered one of the most important figures in Czech literature and is a source of inspiration for Czech writers and artists.
