Jiří Kratochvil (born 4 January 1940) is a Czech writer. In 1991 Tom Stoppard Prize for his book Medvědí román ("A Bear's Novel"). In 1999 he was awarded the Jaroslav Seifert Prize.
Biography：Jiří Kratochvil (born 4 January 1940) is a Czech writer. In 1991 Tom Stoppard Prize for his book Medvědí román ("A Bear's Novel"). In 1999 he was awarded the Jaroslav Seifert Prize.
