The Appearance of Jews and Forms of anti-Semitism in Poláček's District Town Cycle

Abstract

Karel Poláček (1892-1945) dealt with Jewish themes the most frequently of any important Czech interwar writer. Real detail of his Jewish characters are faithfully observed.

Nevertheless, there is also playfulness, humor, and slapstick exagerration.

Keywords

• Karel Poláček
• Jewish themes
• cycle Okresní město