Vítězslav Hálek

Vítězslav Hálek (also known as Vincenc Hálek; Czech pronunciation: [ˈviːcɛslaf ˈɦaːlɛk]; 5 April 1835 – 8 October 1874) was a Czech poet, writer, journalist, dramatist and theatre critic.

Hálek was born in Dolínek, Austrian Empire, today part of Odolena Voda in the Czech Republic.

He didn't finish his philosophical studies and instead decided to become a writer.

Beginning in 1861, he worked as an editor in Národní listy, later helping publish newspapers and journals (Lumír, Květy or Zlatá Praha, which he founded).

[1][3] He is considered one of the most important representatives of the May School, along with Jan Neruda.