Jiří Mahen
Jiří Mahen | |
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Jiři Mahen in 1910 | |
| Born | Antonín Vančura 12 December 1882 Čáslav, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 22 May 1939 (aged 56) Brno, Czechoslovakia |
| Resting place | Central Cemetery, Brno |
| Occupation | Novelist, playwright |
| Nationality | Czech |
Jiří Mahen (born Antonín Vančura; 12 December 1882 – 22 May 1939) was a Czech novelist and playwright. He was a prolific author and his literary work also includes essays, poetry, scientific articles, manuals and fairy tales. He was a significant figure in cultural life in the city of Brno.