Bohumila Grögerová

Bohumila Grögerová (7 August 1921 – 22 August 2014) was a Czech and Czechoslovak 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.[1] She also authored children's books and radio plays.[2]

Grögerová in April 2009

Early life

Grögerová was born on 7 August 1921 in Prague, Czechoslovakia.[2] She graduated from Městské dívčí reálné gymnázium (Practical City Gymnasium for Girls).[2]

Education

She enrolled at Charles University in Prague, but left before completing her studies in Czech and Russian.[2]

Career

In 2009, Grögerová won the Magnesia Litera prizes for best poetry book and best book for her collection, Rukopis (Manuscript).[1] The Czech chapter of PEN International also honored her with its lifetime achievement award in 2009 as well.[1]

Death

Bohumila Grögerová died in Prague on 22 August 2014 at the age of 93.[1]

References
  1. Willoughby, Ian (2014-08-23). "Poet and translator Bohumila Grögerová dies at 93". Radio Prague. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
  2. "Authors: Bohumila Grögerová". Czech Literature Portal. 2014-08-23. Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-13.


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