Summer meditations

Book • 1991
In 'Summer Meditations', Václav Havel reflects on the challenges of post-communist transition, advocating for a politics driven by moral responsibility and an economy tempered by compassion.

He emphasizes the role of art and culture in societal transformation and calls for morality and civility in public life.

The book is a candid exploration of his experiences as a leader and his vision for a civil society.

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