It has been nearly 20 years since the first publication of "Disruption of Peace", and Karel Hvizdala communicated in writing with Vaclav Havel from 1985 to 1986. Havel recently announced that he has completed his autobiographical work. This is an interesting exercise to see how Javier presented himself, his work and his politics before the turbulent turmoil of the 1989 velvet revolution.
During this period, there was considerable political flow under the Charles Bridge in Prague. In his new book, Havel hopes to examine in more detail his legacy and influence as the first president of the Czech Republic. One interesting result will be how his views and opinions have changed or consolidated since the mid-1980s.
His interview with Hvizdala was carried out in the absence of the Soviet Union [although Glasnost & #39; and Perestroika'] has emerged as a highly regulated communist country.
In "disturbing peace," Havel was at the peak of political dissent and gave an honest and bold description of his life.
He is fondly recalling his time learning how to write for the theatre and providing excellent insights and advice on general writing. He was regarded by many as one of the great post-war writers in Europe. He also elaborated his preference for the absurd drama and began to define the difference or contrast between his plays and the works of Beckett and Brecht.
Javier was frank in his 1970s and 1980s when he discussed his politics, philosophy, and imprisonment. It must be remembered that this book was not threatened by further insults when it was published in the West, which actually did happen a few years later.
Reading "Disrupting Peace" also highlights a major irony in his public life. Once he assumed the presidency, he became more cautious in politics. As a one-time lighting stick for democratic change, Javier faced the same reality in 1989 as most Western democratic leaders faced – how to manage the economy and build infrastructure while balancing financial rights and other democratic principles.
Javier served as president in 2003 and spent a lot of time after the democratic causes in Cuba, Ukraine and Myanmar. If nothing else, "disturbing peace" will remind people what Javier can say and achieve, and this voice will never go out of fashion.
Orignal From: Review of Vaclav Havel's "Disruption of Peace"
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