This bilingual anthology is conceived to epitomise the open spirit, hospitality and generosity of a small country in the global world. From the idiosyncrasy of the Slovak village, through stunning castles, spectacular mountains and a cosmopolitan capital city, the poems celebrate the richness and raw quality of the Slovakian people and landscape. English poems of leading contemporary British poets are presented side by side with their Slovak translations, showcasing the poets' personal recollections and observations concerning Slovakia and the wider society. A set of full-colour photographs complements the words and reflect the country's unique character, away from clichéd representations. The book is an artwork and invitation for readers to experience this beautiful country with all their senses, in an authentic, personal way.

Slovakia in Poems

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Global Slovakia

Jubilation Zone is a dramatic tale of trusted and non-trusted friendships and deeply rooted human love that occurred during critical years in Central European history (1968-2008).

Jubilation Zone: A Dramatic Tale of Friendship and Love (1968-2008)

History

Banás, Jozef

Europe

The Great Return

Zuzana Palovic

Take a journey into the borderland of the red empire, during an ideological battle that saw the world ripped in half. Dare to step into communist Czechoslovakia, where the controlled 'east' and the free 'west' converged at their closest.
This is a story of ordinary people caught up in the midst of the 20th century's greatest political experiment. Through tales only told in whispers, glimpse into the everyday reality of those whose entire universe was ruled by the hammer and sickle.

Czechoslovakia: Behind the Iron Curtain

Palovic, Zuzana

Bereghazyova, Gabriela

Per aspera ad astra - Through adversity to the starsMilan Rastislav Stef nik was great not only for the Slovaks, but also for the Czechs and the French. A virtuoso in life and death, a magnificent example of a man who in every act surpassed himself. A man who went to the very limits of his strength to pursue his dream despite pain and adversity. The liberation of the Slovak nation was a work worthy of the measure of this man. His life was a composite of enormous faith, iron will and noble love for his nation.In everyone there is a will to fly to the stars, but few manage to reach them. Only those whose desire is greatest can achieve this. While those lacking faith perished in the glow of street lamps, Stef nik managed to reach the stars.

Milan Rastislav Stefanik: A Man of Iron Will

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Is the tomb of Jesus Christ really in Israel? Could Jesus have worked in India and Kashmir? In his novel, Jozef Ban s once again undermines the established dogmas and pillars on which the Catholic Church is built. The story reveals the power of faith and also presents an array of facts documenting the activities of Jews, Christians and probably even Jesus Christ in countries that are nowadays seen exclusively through the perspective of oriental religions. At times when beliefs and foundations of the Catholic Church are radically shaken up, this book raises even greater doubts: What if the truth is quite different?

From Jerusalem to Kashmir: The Secret Life of Jesus in India

Historical

The brothers Milan and Stefan Dub&#269;ek migrate to the USA, where Stefan meets the blue-eyed Pavlina, whom he marries later on. Their son Alexander Dub&#269;ek is born in 1921, after the newly-weds' return home to Slovakia. The Dub&#269;eks are enthusiastic about the new socialist movement and long to help building the arising socialist society. They decide to move to one of the most neglected areas of the Soviet Union, where the little Sasha (Alexander) meets his future wife Anna. After some time, however, the Dub&#269;eks lose their illusions and return home in search of happiness. Here, Alexander Dub&#269;ek's story begins - he participates in the Slovak National Uprising against the Nazi occupation, assumes his political career, during which he attempts to establish a 'socialism with a human face', but fails due to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The novel reflects his life till his tragic death in a car accident, which still remains un-resolved by authorities.

Stop Dubcek! The Story of a Man who Defied Power: A Documentary Novel

This book takes you on an emotional journey deep into the Slovak and Slavic inner world. Follow the trail that opens your eyes to the magical realm guarded by the Linden tree and its sacred heart-shaped leaf. It is a code that carries the story of the people born at the crossroads of worlds.

The Legend of the Linden: A History of Slovakia

About the Author\nZuzana Palovic 
Zuzana is the daughter of Slovak emigrants. Born behind the Iron Curtain, her family fled the communist regime as political refugees to become naturalized citizens in Canada. She grew up in the 'New World', an ocean away from Slovakia, but she never forgot her roots. That is why Zuzana decided to return and make Slovakia her home. 
Curious about the world, Zuzana spends much of her time discovering it. She has lived in 10 countries, across 4 continents and wrote much of this book in faraway India! 
Zuzana is the founder of the NGO Global Slovakia and a four-time published author. 
Gabriela Bereghazyova 
Gabriela was born and raised in Slovakia. This is where she attended primary school, as well as university. After she graduated, she decided to explore the world. Gabriela worked and lived across Europe and the Middle East gathering valuable knowledge, skills and experience along the way. 
However exciting life abroad was, Gabriela missed Slovakia and chose to return to her homeland to apply what she learnt abroad to help Slovaks appreciate who they are and how incredible their country is. Gabriela is a published author of three bilingual books, the co-director of the NGO Global Slovakia and is active in promoting Slovakia abroad and educating Slovak civil society at home. 
David Keys 
David Keys is a teacher and writer from London, UK. He first came to Slovakia in 1995, to teach English in Žiar nad Hronom. He also worked in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UK before returning to Slovakia in 2006 to teach history at the British International School Bratislava. He has written several text books for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a focus on modern European history. David and his wife Sarah live in Bratislava where they have brought up their two children to share their love of Slovakia's culture, people, and outstanding natural beauty.\nThis is a book about 48 Super Slovaks and their true stories of bravery and adventure, creativity and skill. And since there are no heroes without villains, this book also represents two stories of not so super Slovaks. Together they reveal a history of Slovakia.\nDo you know....\n*Which Super Slovak was the last human on the moon? 
*Which Super Slovak escaped a Nazi prison by jumping out of a window? 
*Which Super Slovak built the first skyscraper in Asia? 
*Which Super Slovak changed the course of the Second World War?\nFind the answers. And much more, inside Super Slovaks.

Super Slovaks: 50 Slovaks Who Changed the World

Keys, David

In the beginning of the 21st century, Europe opened its borders to the countries from behind the Iron Curtain. Since then, over 100 million citizens, including Slovaks gained the freedom to move West without a visa. Now, a decade after the East-West exodus, our pioneers are returning home.\nTelling the stories of international Slovaks who left, learned and returned, 58 voices including government, business and society share their views on the transformation of a nation. The 59th voice is that of the author, who reveals a personal tale of loss, lessons and reconnection through a rite of passage shared by millions of people across the planet.\nTime-travellers to culture-shifters, Slovakia's lost daughters and sons come home, proving that return is not just a possibility, but an opportunity.

The Great Return: Slovakia's Lost Daughters and Sons Come Home

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