Selské Ballady

<p><i>Selské Ballady</i> is a collection of Czech ballads by Jaroslav Vrchlický a prominent figure in 19th-century Czech literature. These ballads originally published in 1885 showcase Vrchlický's mastery of poetic form and his deep engagement with Czech folklore and rural life. The poems explore themes of love loss and the hardships of peasant life capturing the spirit of the Czech countryside with vivid imagery and emotional depth.</p><p>Vrchlický's lyrical style and narrative skill make <i>Selské Ballady</i> a valuable contribution to Czech literary heritage offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of the late 19th century. This collection remains a testament to Vrchlický's enduring influence and his dedication to preserving and celebrating Czech identity through poetry.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>