In year 1810, Karel Hynek Mácha was born in Prague. He was the leading Czech romantic author. His lyrical epic poem Máj (May) is one of the most beautiful works of the Czech literature.
Mácha went on to study law at Prague University; during that time he also became involved in theatre and joined the amateur company led by Josef Kajetán Tyl.
He loved visiting old and ruined castles where he often stayed overnight. In a letter written to a friend of his after a night spent at the castle Houska he described a terrifying dream during which he descended into a deep hole at the castle and met demonic beings.
