Jakub Arbes, Praha 5, Czech republic
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Czech writer Jakub Arbes, grandfather of Czech sci-fi and horror literature.
Waymark Code: WMGTN2
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/09/2013
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Jakub Arbes (June 12, 1840, Prague (Smíchov) – April 8, 1914) was an influential Czech revolutionary, intellectual and writer. He is best known as the creator of the literary genre called romanetto. He was also a grandfather of Czech sci-fi and horror.
Standing figure is placed on a granite block on Arbes square in Smíchov. Authors: J.Cerný and J.Korecek, 1962.
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