Is It a Betrayal to Publish Dead Writers' Books?
Inside the ethically thorny world of posthumous publishing
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Inside the ethically thorny world of posthumous publishing
Jaroslav Svoboda, the owner of Czech Inn Hotels and operator of the Hotel Don Giovanni, the venue of the Prague Chess Festival, is a passionate chess fan. In a short interview he reveals that he learnt to play chess rather late in life, talks about his friendship to Vlastimil Hort and explains why Bobby Fischer is not an ideal role model. | Photo: The Hotel Don Giovanni
Did Franz Kafka’s stories stem from a difficult childhood, a rage-filled time? A century after his death, they continue to warn against unchecked authoritarianism and of how we still struggle with inclusivity.
Kenneth Wain conjures up imagined situations. Biographical notes and history are woven into an imaginative tapestry
Which version of “The Metamorphosis” or “Crime and Punishment” should you choose? In a particularly well-stocked library or bookshop, you could find many different English translations.