Poetry that wouldn't be published without you

Originally German poems of Hans Werner Kolben, inventor´s Emil Kolben grandson, have never been published in Czech. Collection contains verses from occupied Prague and author's stay in Terezín. Let´s place the author in context of the Czech literature.

Author: Petr Dvořák

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    H.W. Kolben Reproduction Photo – Bookmark

    We will send you, A6-format reproduction of the poet’s photograph with the unique number from this serie, which can serve as a bookmark. Shipping within Czech Republic is included in the price.

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    H.W. Kolben – Purchase of the Book

    With this contribution, you are pre-ordering one copy of the poetry collection The Heaviness Will Fade Away ( To těžké odvane). The book will be sent to your address. Shipping within Czech Republic is included in the price.

     

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    H.W. Kolben – Purchase of the Book + Reproduction Photo

    With this contribution, you are pre-ordering one copy of the poetry collection  The Heaviness Will Fade Away and A6 reproduction of the poet’s photograph with the unique number from this serie. The book can be handed over in person in Prague (by prior arrangement) or sent to your address. Shipping within Czech Republic is included in the price.

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    H.W. Kolben – Personal Handover & Villa Visit

    The publisher will be delighted to hand over your pre-ordered copy of The Heaviness Will Fade Away in person. On this occasion, the publisher and members of the Kolbenova vila z.s. association will welcome you to the Kolben family villa. You will be introduced to the archives, featuring information and photographs from the life and work of Emil Kolben and his descendants. The date of the meeting at the Emil Kolben Villa will be announced in advance.

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    H.W. Kolben – Book Handover in the Villa + Pre-order of the Next Collection

    The publisher will be delighted to hand over your pre-ordered copy of The Heaviness Will Fade Away in person at the Kolben family villa, alongside a tour of the family archives.
    Additionally, with this contribution, you are pre-ordering our upcoming collection: a selection of translated poetry from the indigenous peoples of Africa, the Americas, and Asia, including an invitation to the public launch of this collection next year.

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