Reflective musings by a philosopher-president.
"Summer Meditations" offers more than a political memoir; it's a rare opportunity to peer into the thoughtful contemplations of a literary figure who found himself at the helm of a nation's turbulent transition. As someone interested in the intellectual depth behind political decisions and the personal reflections on power and responsibility, you'll appreciate Havel's honest and poetic approach to governance and the challenges of post-communist society.
ISBN: 9780571167715
Authors:
Václav Havel
Publisher: Faber Faber Inc
Date of Publication: 1992-01-01
Format: Paperback
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In a book written while he was president of Czechoslovakia, Vaclav Havel combines powerful eloquence, moral passion, and abiding wisdom that informed his writing as a dissident and playwright. Havel, now president of the Czech Republic, addresses the legacy of Communism as the euphoria of the Velvet Revolution gives way to a more problematic reality. Even as he grapples with the challenges of political change, he affirms his belief in a politics motivated by moral responsibility; in an economy tempered by compassion; and in the central roles of art and culture in the transformation of society. Summer Meditations is a profound reflection upon the nature and practice of politics and a stirring call for morality, civility, and openness in public life throughout the world.
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