Creation
He started writing in the so-called Czech biblical language, when he studied on lyceum in Bratislava. His debut poems were published in almanac Plody (Fruit) in 1836. His works display Slovak nature and also patriotism, loyalty to homeland and people. He used folk songs. In 1840s he joined Slovak national revival because he wanted to codificate language of his nation. His first poem compilation Spevy (Vocals, 1868) was about this topic.
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