To those who are interested in Czech poetry: Please get another translation of Jaroslav Seifert's poetry. Mr. Jagasich' efforts in translating the Nobel Prize-winning author are hampered by the fact that he lacks a/ a command of Czech and b/ a literary talent. There are a number of obvious mistakes in this book--not a good introduction to a great poet!

I have this book in czech and I am sure it is one of the best czech books of poetry. It is so emotional, lovely ... you must read it. Seifert is the biggest czech poet of 20th century.

An example of what happens when someone decides to be a translator without learning the language. There are mistranslations here on every page, of which some are hilarious for those who (unlike Messrs. Jagasich and Ogrady) understand both languages. Be warned--it's awful.