{"title":"Jaroslav Kvapil","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaroslav Kvapil's works offer a rich exploration of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, weaving together poetic drama and evocative storytelling. His writings, including the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eRusalka\u003c\/strong\u003e, capture the spirit of myth and folklore with a lyrical and timeless quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a profound appreciation for cultural heritage and artistic expression in Kvapil's plays, which resonate with emotional depth and imaginative power. His books invite reflection on human nature through beautifully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rusalka-by-jaroslav-kvapil-9788024643816","title":"Rusalka","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous as the libretto for Antonín Dvorák’s opera of the same name, Jaroslav Kvapil’s poem \u003ci\u003eRusalka\u003c\/i\u003e is an intriguing work of literature on its own. Directly inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous “The Little Mermaid,” Kvapil’s reinterpretation adds an array of nuanced poetic techniques, a more dramatic tempo, and dark undertones that echo the work of eminent Czech folklorist Karel Jaromír Erben. All of these influences work in tandem to create a poetic work that is both familiar and innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransposed into the folkloric \u003ci\u003etopos\u003c\/i\u003e of a landlocked Bohemia, the mermaid is rendered here as a Slavic \u003ci\u003erusalka\u003c\/i\u003e—a dangerous water nymph—who must choose between love and immortality. Thus, \u003ci\u003eRusalka\u003c\/i\u003e, while certainly paying homage to the original story’s Scandinavian roots, is still a distinct work of modern Czech literature. Newly translated by Patrick Corness, Kvapil’s work will now find a fresh group of readers looking to get lost in one of Europe’s great lyrical fairy tale traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598091665644,"sku":"9788024643816","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/acd95cda70167ece1de06c1d00e3fbbc.jpg?v=1778027402"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jaroslav-kvapil.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}