Vaclav Havel: Into the Heart of a Passionate Writer

Vaclav Havel : Into the Heart of a Passionate Writer

are a very passionate group of people . Their identities are shaped and formed through their written words . Their pens , combined with wit , conceive literary works that brighten the stage , screen , book or any other reading material , and influence a great audience . Inspiration is taken from different sources , and choices are varied . Sometimes , too their tool is used to create literary bombs that are more explosive than physical weapons combined

Vaclav Havel , a playwright , human rights activist and former Czech President , is one

influential example of this group . To his countrymen and admirers , he is a notable hero as he was able to shake his nation - former Czechoslovakia [and present Czech Republic] - to rise up and take action against the evils of society

He belonged to a wealthy family , who was forced to give up their belongings during Communist rule . This didn 't stop him , however , in furthering his studies though he was deprived of his supposed privileges - even banned from pursuing formal university education . This turning point gave him the opportunity to discover the world of literature and enhance his artistry using his country 's situation as theme in most of his works

Various adjectives may be used to describe him : radical , nonconformist leftist . But more so , he can be regarded as a very passionate man in his field . As Matt Welch would describe him "He 's a fiction writer whose engagement with the world led him to master the nonfiction political essay " This , he would later prove useful as when chaos threatened to ruin his country . The collection of his writings displays his unmatched creativity at targeting his country 's enemies and defending the rights of his fellowmen

History , Arts Politics

Former Czechoslovakia has a rich history to be told , like similar countries that experienced invasion , war and political crisis . That is why politics and the Arts are deeply rooted in the lives and history of Czechs

During the transition periods from Communism to Social Reformation to Soviet Rule to Reformation , the Arts played a vital role in metaphorically criticizing the system when freedom of expression and direct address were restricted . Czech used their skill to relay their country 's grievances to a gathered crowd and even to a few small silent groups

Havel , having mastered the art of writing as a playwright , extended his talent to writing essays and delivering speeches to address the growing plight of his fellowmen during those times . Examples of his most famous works like "The Garden Party , Temptation , and The Increased Difficulty of Concentration were long banned in his homeland . He spent years in and out of prison because of his open criticisms against dictatorship and fighting for what he believed in . Even for battling personal wars and physical health conditions that nearly killed him , he never failed at implementing his cause

He would often emphasize through his writings and speeches the need to use common sense in governing , emphasizing his...