Kronika a glosy
Chronicle and glosses

Summary/Abstract: This paper contains short summaries from conferences, workshops, etc.: 1. Round table on bohemianism in the world and its support program: This roundtable discussion, organized by the Institute of Czech Literature, focused on the Program for Supporting Czech Cultural Heritage Abroad (2021-2025). It included contributions from international bohemists and state officials, discussing the program's impact and future. The second part of the event featured presentations on the state of Czech studies abroad and its role in the evolving landscape of humanities. 2. "Trauma and literature" workshop: Held on September 22-23, 2023, this workshop explored the relationship between trauma and literature. It began with a public lecture by Swiss researcher Dr. Karolina Jefticová on trauma representation. The workshop included discussions on trauma terminology, personal and collective trauma, and the role of memory and emotion in literature, featuring various scholars' presentations on related topics. 3. Guardians of the temple: symposium Otokar Březina and related authors: This symposium, held on September 15, 2023, at Charles University, focused on Otokar Březina and related authors. Despite some planned lectures not taking place, the event covered a wide range of topics, including Březina's influence on Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Romanian literature, his correspondence, and his personal library. The symposium also featured personal testimonies and a guided tour of Bílek's villa. 4. Major cultural themes in Slavic literatures. War: This biennial conference, held on September 28-29, 2023, at the University of Wrocław, focused on the theme of war in Slavic literatures. The event attracted scholars from various countries, discussing the moral and ethical implications of war, its representation in literature, and the challenges of articulating war experiences. The conference featured plenary sessions and parallel sections on different Slavic literatures. 5. Symposium Milan Kundera 1929–2023: reflection, balance, looking back: This symposium, held on November 2, 2023, at the University of Ostrava, reflected on the life and work of Milan Kundera following his death. The event included plenary lectures and discussions on Kundera's philosophical messages, his reception in France, and his influence on literature and culture. The symposium aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of Kundera's contributions and fostered lively debates among participants.

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