Jindřich Pokorný facts for kids

Jindřich Pokorný (born April 12, 1927 – died August 23, 2014) was a talented Czech person. He worked as a translator, an editor, and a writer. He was very good at changing books and plays from one language to another.

Who Was Jindřich Pokorný?

Jindřich Pokorný was born in 1927 and lived until 2014. He was known for his amazing skill with languages. He helped many people enjoy stories and ideas from other countries by translating them.

A Master of Many Languages

Jindřich Pokorný translated from several languages. His main work was translating from French and German. But he also translated from Italian, Latin, and even Flemish. This shows how many different languages he understood well.

Famous Works and Books

One of his most famous translations was Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac. This is a very well-known play. He made sure Czech readers could enjoy this classic story.

He also wrote books. With a friend named Frederick Fučík, he wrote a book called Buried dog. This book was special because it explained where many common sayings and proverbs came from. It also shared what they really mean.

In 2009, Jindřich Pokorný published another book. It was called Parsifal. This shows he kept writing and sharing his knowledge for many years.