Kukučín, also known as Jozef Kukučín, was a prominent Slovak writer and physician born in 1860. He is best known for his novels and short stories that depict the life and struggles of Slovak people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works often reflect themes of rural life, identity, and the social issues of his time. Kukučín's most famous work is The Sorrow of the Young Man, which highlights the emotional and social challenges faced by individuals in a changing society. He wrote in both Slovak and Czech, contributing significantly to Slovak literature and culture. Kukučín passed away in 1928, leaving a lasting legacy in Slovak literary history.