Vítězslav Hálek (also known as Vincenc Hálek; ; 5 April 1835 – 8 October 1874) was a Czech poet, writer, journalist, dramatist and theatre critic. Life Hálek was born in Dolínek, Austrian Empire, today part of Odolena Voda in the Czech Republic. In 1841–1842, he lived in Zálezlice. After completing his studies at gymnasium in Prague Hálek refused to go on to study at seminary. He didn't finish his philosophical studies and instead decided to become a writer. Beginning in 1861, he worked as an editor in Národní listy, later helping publish newspapers and journals (Lumír, Květy or Zlatá Praha, which he founded). He worked as a journalist until his death in Prague in 1874. He died suddenly of pneumonia. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the May School, along with Jan Neruda. Style In his time, his writing was very popular, in part due to his optimistic and relaxed writing style. Notable works Večerní písně (Evening Songs), 1859 V přírodě (In the Nature), 1872 Antonín Dvořák, Vítězslav Hálek: The Heirs of the White Mountain, Op. 30, B 134 See also Vítězslav Hálek Memorial, Prague References External links Czech info 1835 births 1874 deaths People from Odolena Voda People from the Kingdom of Bohemia Czech poets Czech male poets 19th-century Czech people 19th-century poets 19th-century male writers Burials at Vyšehrad Cemetery