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This year marks 90 years since the publishing of Karel Čapek’s children’s book Dashenka, which chronicles the life of a fox terrier puppy growing up in the famous writer’s household. To mark the anniversary, the Karel Čapek Memorial at Strž near Dobříš has prepared a special summer programme dedicated to the legendary dog.
Dashenka, the Wire Fox Terrier puppy, is perhaps the best known dog in Czech literature. It was born to Karel Čapek’s dog Iris and grew under the watchful eye of the famous writer, who recorded its life through a series of texts, photographs and whimsical illustrations.
Dashenka or the Life of a Puppy was first published in 1933 and has since become a children’s classic, says Zdeněk Vacek, director of the Karel Čapek’s memorial at Strž near Dobříš:
“Dashenka has definitely brought a smile to many generations of Czechs. The famous book by Karel Čapek was published for the first time ninety years ago and it was a funny story about his little dog, a fox terrier that grew up in his household.
“The book is not intended only for children. Even adults will be charmed by the lovely style and also by Karel Čapek’s illustrations and photographs of Dashenka.”
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Author: Ruth Fraňková