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Prague Astronomical Clock Analysis
Ulysis Slagle
Mrs. Karl
Honors British Literature
21 February, 2018
The Prague Astronomical Clock “Tick tock, tick tock” is a common sound from today’s clocks. When traveling in Prague in the Czech Republic, the normal everyday clock is not to be found in front of “the Old Town Hall.” Instead, the Prague Astronomical Clock overshadows all other clocks with its magnificent craftsmanship. The delicate clock is filled with different mechanics that make it work, along with legends and stories to come along with it, and the many different times it tells. Normal clock mechanics may seem easy as they are just a few gears that turn with a battery. This can't be said for the Prague Astronomical Clock which was made before the time of a battery. In 1410, the Prague Clock was crafted with a
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www.fg.cz. “History of the Astronomical Clock.” Prague.eu, www.prague.eu/en/articles/timeline-14397.
-The author’s purpose in writing this article is to inform the reader about the history of the Prague Clock. There is no opinion in the article as it primarily states facts about the clock. The author’s qualifications are that the article is written on the official tourist website of Prague.
Planet, Lonely. “Astronomical Clock in Prague, Czech Republic.” Lonely Planet, www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/prague/attractions/astronomical-clock/a/poi-sig/401581/358835.
-The author’s purpose in writing this article is to explain the appearance and how the 12 apostles are incorporated in it and persuade people to come see it. The author's opinion on the clock is that it is a must see. The author has no qualifications.
“The medieval Astronomical Clock in Prague.” Prague.cz, www.prague.cz/astronomical-clock
-The author’s purpose in writing this article is to inform the reader about different aspects of the clock whether it be appearance or history. The author has no opinion and just explains facts. The author’s qualifications are that it is published on a “.cz”

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