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Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod
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| Born | 21 February 1860 Domažlice, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 3 November 1927 (aged 67) Prague, Czechoslovakia |
Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod was a famous Czech writer and journalist. He was known for his "naturalistic" style of writing. This means he tried to show life exactly as it was, even the difficult parts, without making things seem better or worse than they really were. He was born on February 21, 1860, in Domažlice, which was part of Austria-Hungary at the time. He passed away on November 3, 1927, in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
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Who Was Karel Čapek-Chod?
Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod was an important figure in Czech literature. He wrote many stories and books that explored real-life situations and characters. His work often looked at the everyday lives of people and the challenges they faced.
Early Life and Education
Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod finished his studies at a gymnasium in Domažlice in 1879. A gymnasium is a type of high school that prepares students for university. After his schooling, he began his career in writing and journalism.
A Career in Journalism
For a long time, Čapek-Chod worked for a newspaper called Národní listy. This was a very important newspaper in the Czech lands. Later, another famous writer named Karel Čapek also started working there in 1918. To avoid confusion between the two Karels, Čapek-Chod began using the nickname "Chod." This helped people know which Karel they were talking about.
His Books and Stories
Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod wrote many different kinds of stories and books. He was very good at showing the details of life and the feelings of his characters. Here are some of his notable works:
- Povídky (Short Stories), published in 1892. This was one of his early collections.
- V třetím dvoře (In the Third Courtyard), a longer story from 1895.
- Kašpar Lén mstitel (Kašpar Lén the Avenger), a novel from 1908.
- Turbína (The Turbine), a well-known novel published in 1916.
- Antonín Vondrejc, another novel from 1915.
- Nejzapadnější Slovan (The Westernmost Slav), a story from 1921.
- Labyrint světa (Labyrinth of the World), published in 1926.
His works often explored themes of justice, revenge, and the complexities of human nature. He left behind a large collection of writings that are still studied today.
See also
- List of Czech writers
