Bohumil Říha

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Bohumil Říha (February 22, 1907-December 15, 1987) was a Czech author. One of his most noted works is Children's Encyclopaedia (1959) that has since enjoyed almost a cult following – its structure offers, besides information for beginning readers, more detailed information for children who wish to learn more about any of the subjects. Other works include The River (1962, co-authored by Karel Friedrich), The Great Picture Book for Children (1976), The Great Animal Picture Book (1981; both together with Milena Lukešová), and Merry Tales – And What Else? (1964). For his work he received nomination in the year 1980 Hans Christian Andersen Award. He died in Prague.

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Čech Země dokořán, 1950
Dvě jara, 1952
Venkovan, 1955 – první díl, 1958 – druhý díl
Doktor Meluzin, 1973 zfilmováno pod názvem Dým bramborové natě
Divný člověk
O rezavém rváči a huňatém pánovi, 1971, tento název lidé používali jako metaforu na rok 1968
Trilogie o vládě Jiřího z Poděbrad:
- Přede mnou poklekni, 1971
- Čekání na krále, 1977
- A zbyl jen meč, 1978