Institute of Czech Literature: Research into Czech literature from earliest times to the present, re–flecting its historical, theoretical, interpretational and documentary aspects

Institute of Czech Literature of the ASCR, v.v.i.
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Research into Czech literature from earliest times to the present, re–flecting its historical, theoretical, interpretational and documentary aspects

The subject of research is Czech literature from earliest times to the present, in all its historical, theoretical, interpretational and documentary aspects. The irreplaceable corpus of Czech literature texts is part of the cultural heritage as well as an ever–growing dynamic whole, and as such it is a challenge for us to broaden our existing knowledge and to foster the self–comprehension process taking place within the national culture. The basic task of the Institute of Czech Literature is to be a patron of Czech literary studies and their continuity. The nature of the research plan derives from the specific character of the subject and the specific status of the Institute, which disposes of unique resources that enable the provision of a basis for Czech literary studies research both in this country and abroad, by creating, updating and providing access to information sources and by implementing complex, long–term research projects involving literary history and theory.