F-165 Karel Hynek Mácha

(*16 November 1810 - †6 November 1836) Genius and romantic poet whose work was ahead of his time. As a pilgrim, he searched for ruins of lonely castles and was inspired by natural scenery. His lyrical, epic composition “May” is a basic pillar of modern Czech poetry. Mach's work is stylized by his life and his life is stylized by his work. "Hynek! William!! Jarmila!!!"