Bohumila Grögerová
Illustration — Grögerová in April 2009 Bohumila Grögerová (7 August 1921 – 22 August 2014) was a Czech poet, experimental poet and translator. She translated more than 180 writings from French and German in collaboration with her professional and life partner, Czech poet Josef Hiršal, who died in 2003. She also authored children's books and radio plays.
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Bohumila Grögerová
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- Born
- 1921. · Prague.
- Nationality
- Czech Republic.
- Occupation
- poet, writer, translator, playwright and collagist.
- Education
- Charles University.
- Honours
- Tom Stoppard Prize, Magnesia Litera award for the best book of the year and Josef Jungmann Award.
- Languages
- French and Czech.
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Illustration — Grögerová in April 2009 Bohumila Grögerová (7 August 1921 – 22 August 2014) was a Czech poet, experimental poet and translator. She translated more than 180 writings from French and German in collaboration with her professional and life partner, Czech poet Josef Hiršal, who died in 2003. She also authored children's books and radio plays.
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Bohumila Grögerová studied at Charles University. The recorded working language is French and Czech. Work by Bohumila Grögerová is recorded in the collections of ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. Distinctions recorded are Tom Stoppard Prize, "Magnesia Litera" award for the best book of the year and Josef Jungmann Award.
Grögerová was born on 7 August 1921 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. She graduated from Městské dívčí reálné gymnázium (Practical City Gymnasium for Girls). She enrolled at Charles University in Prague, but left before completing her studies in Czech and Russian. In 2009, Grögerová won the Magnesia Litera prizes for best poetry book and best book for her collection, Rukopis (Manuscript). The Czech chapter of PEN International also honored her with its lifetime achievement award in 2009 as well. Bohumila Grögerová died in Prague on 22 August 2014 at the age of 93.
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1921
Bohumila Grögerová born at Prague.
2014
Bohumila Grögerová died at Prague.
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