KAREL HYNEK MACHA
\kˈe͡əl hˈa͡ɪnɛk mˈat͡ʃə], \kˈeəl hˈaɪnɛk mˈatʃə], \k_ˈeə_l h_ˈaɪ_n_ɛ_k m_ˈa_tʃ_ə]\
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A Bohemian poet; born at Prague, Nov. 15, 1810; died at Litomerice, Nov. 7, 1836. His chief work was a lyrico-epic poem, "Maj" (May: 1836), containing a strain of Byronic pessimism. He wrote also short lyrics and stories, including "Cikani" (The Gipsies: 1857). His merit was recognized only after his death. His complete works were published in 1862, a German translation appearing in the same year.
By Charles Dudley Warner
