From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Švejk : : A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture / / Andrew Roberts.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Central European University Press eBook-Package 2013-1998
• VerfasserIn: Roberts, Andrew,
• Place / Publishing House: Budapest ;, New York : : Central European University Press, , [2005]; ©2005
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (222 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Table of Contents --; Preface --; A Short Guide to Czech Pronunciation --; A Brief Chronology of Czech History --; Dictionary --; List of Tables --; Bibliography --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9786155053580; 9783110780550
• DOI: 10.1515/9786155053580
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Andrew Roberts.

Roberts' book follows in the tradition of recent scholarship that seeks to emphasize the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals. Focusing on popular songs, movie stars, famous athletes, traditional dishes, and children's games that are second nature to every Czech, Roberts' work serves as an introduction to Czech popular culture. This dictionary is a sizeable achievement as it offers an English readership an invaluable source of information to a rich body of material that has thus far remained ephemeral. The six hundred entries are cross-referenced and allow readers to pursue particular topics in greater depth. Written in a readable style this work is easily accessible to a wide readership.