VOL. 56, BOOK 1, PART B, 2018, pp. 147 – 161 Full text (Bg)

Author: Nella Mlsová

Affiliation: University of Hradec Králové

Abstract

The paper examines the Czech inter-war travelogue Česká pouť do Itálie (Czech Journey to Italy) by Rudolf Мedek. It focuses on the changes in the representation of Italy, on the transformation of a fixed spatial network and the extension of stereotypical reasons for traveling to Italy. It shows how they are initiated by the history of Czech/Czechoslovak legions in Italy.

Key words: Czech literature; travel book; Italian journey; Czech/Czecho¬slovak legions