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This article explores a significant cartographic achievement by John Amos Comenius, his map of Moravia that extends beyond the realm of education. Initially, the article will discuss the creator of the map, his life, sources of inspiration, educational contributions, and his significance for Moravia, where he was born, as well as the reasons for his exile. After that, we will focus on the significance of Comenius’s Map of Moravia. We will examine the historical background of the creation of the map in the 17th cen...

This article focuses on the analysis of situational and linguistic satire in Josef Škvorecký’s work The Life of Czech Society. Škvorecký, known for his sharp wit and critical perspective on Czech society, utilises satire as a tool to depict the absurdities and shortcomings of everyday life. The article examines how Škvorecký effectively combines situational humour and linguistic play to create incisive social commentary. Emphasis is placed on how characters and dialogues reflect and parody the Czech cultural menta...