Odešel Jiří Opelík
Jiří Opelík Passed Away
Author(s): Lubomír MachalaSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Comparative Study of Literature, Czech Literature
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Jiří Opelík; literary scholar; Palacký University; Czech literature; literary critic; Lexicon of Czech Literature;
Summary/Abstract: Jiří Opelík, a renowned literary scholar and university lecturer, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 93. He was honored with a medal from Palacký University in Olomouc in December 2021, recognizing his significant contributions to literary science and education. Opelík's career included notable work at the Institute for Czech Literature of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, where he co-edited the "Dictionary of Czech Writers" and contributed to the monumental "Lexicon of Czech Literature." Despite political challenges, he remained a prominent literary critic and scholar, focusing on figures such as Petr Bezruč, Ivan Olbracht, and the Čapek brothers. His legacy is marked by his dedication to Czech literature and his impact on both academic and public spheres.
Journal: Bohemica Olomucensia
- Issue Year: 16/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 270-271
- Page Count: 2
- Language: Czech
