[Pocket Edition] World Literature Masterpieces Library - Report from the Gallows (Pocket Edition)

Author: Václav Havel
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The Report from the Gallows is a magnificent poem written with blood and life by the renowned Czech writer and literary critic Václav Havel. It holds a very important position in the history of Czech and world literature. The work, written in a documentary style, tells the story of the unyielding revolutionary spirit and fearless heroism of fellow prisoners in prison, profoundly exposing the brutal acts of Nazi thugs and the despicable tricks of traitors and spies. It possesses a powerful artistic force that moves the hearts of millions of readers worldwide, leaving an indelible impression. It was awarded the International Peace Prize at the Second World Peace Conference in 1950. In the early 1950s of the 20th century, it was introduced to China and became one of the most beloved foreign literary works alongside How the Steel Was Tempered. Later, it was excerpted and included in middle school Chinese language textbooks.