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The article focuses on the poems of the German poet Friedrich Hölderlin which he wrote after his release from the clinic, i.e. between 1807 and 1820. The author attempts to show that the texts which he places in the first period of Hölderlin's tower production, differ in form and content both from the work produced before his hospitalization and from the poems written later in the tower. While the external conditions of the poet's life did not change, his texts did, but this fact has not been satisfactorily elucidated yet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study intends to investigate the relations between Philip Sidney and the continental intellectual circle (mainly that of Protestant scholars and aristocrats) on the basis of Sidney's correspondence. The study is focused especially on the Czech cultural milieu. Sidney's „grand tour“ over continent is crucial for the formation of his concept of poetry. The poesy is, against Sidney, among all forms of learning the best suited to move the soul to virtue through the beautiful and delightful images of moral example, playing its important role in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The contribution characterises the poetics of the last four novels written by Milan Kundera (Slowness, Identity, Ignorance, The Festival of Insignificance). Despite certain differences the author of the essay particularly pays attention to elements in which "the French series" follows the poetics of the novels written in Czech (existential theme, sarcastic humour etc.) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The text provides a commentary regarding Ferdinand de Saussure's research in anagrammatic poetry. The author first describes three phases of Saussure's research (1906-1907, 1907-1908, 1908-1909) and explains various changes in his approach. Secondly, the author introduces the main tendencies in reception of Saussure's "anagrammatic work" (Tel Quel, linguistics, psychoanalysis). Finally, a comparison is drawn between Saussure's analysis of anagrams and his Course in General Linguistics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]