by Vaclav Havel (Author)
Vaclav Havel is one of the most important European writers of our time. In 1979 he was sentenced to four and a half years of hard labour for his involvement in the Czech human rights movement, Charter 77. In prison he was allowed to write to his wife, Olga, once a week. He used the opportunity for profound reflections, on theatre, society and philosophy. These letters form a remarkable document, and a work of lasting value. 'From Havel, we learn that the true heroes of our time are those who stay the course.' Bruce Chatwin
Format: Paperback
Pages: 408
Edition: Main
Publisher: Vaclav Havel
Published: 19 Feb 1990
ISBN 10: 0571142133
ISBN 13: 9780571142132
Book Overview: Letters to Olga: June 1979 to September 1982 by Vaclav Havel collects the letters written to his wife, during his time as a political prisoner, from the enormously important Czech writer and thinker.