Statue of the famous Slovak poet Janko Kráǐ in Bratislava

Statue of the famous Slovak poet Janko Kráǐ in Bratislava

Janko Klar (24 January 1822-23 May 1876) was a famous Slovak poet and writer, and one of the most important figures in the history of Slovak literature. He is known for his poetic works in the Romantic style and is considered one of the pioneers of the Slovak National Revival movement. His collections include a multi-volume collection of poems "Songs of Slovakia" and "Gardens of Slovakia". He is also a translator, translating works of world literature into Slovak. The statue is located in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.