August Šenoa
August Šenoa (November 14, 1838 – December 13, 1881) was one of the most important Croatian writers of the 19th century and the founder of modern Croatian literature. He was born in Zagreb, educated in Prague, and after returning to his homeland he worked as a journalist, editor, and city notary. His work had a great influence on the cultural life of Croatia at that time.
Šenoa is best known for his historical novels that combine romantic, realistic, and national elements, such as Zlatarevo zlato (1871), Čuvaj se senjske ruke (Beware of the Hands of Senj), Seljačka buna (Peasant Revolt), and Diogenes. In these works, he successfully reconstructed Croatian history and at the same time promoted patriotism, moral values, and social responsibility.
He also wrote short stories, poems, criticism, and feuilletons, and edited the magazine Vijenac, through which he shaped literary and cultural trends. His linguistic contribution is particularly significant – he advocated for the standardization of the Croatian language and its enrichment with literary expression.
He died young, at the age of 43, after falling ill while helping those affected by the great Zagreb flood of 1880. His literary and cultural influence remains a lasting foundation of Croatian literature.
Naslovi u ponudi
Mladi gospodin, Prosjak Luka
Young gentleman: August Šenoa describes the chaplain Janko Lugarić, whose real name was Janko Puškarić (1801-1874), and who served as a chaplain until his death in various parishes in Hrvatsko Zagorje, Pokuplje and Turopolje.
Pet stoljeća hrvatske književnosti #59: August Šenoa I
Volume number 1 from the "Five Centuries of Croatian Literature" series is dedicated to August Šenoa, one of the most important Croatian writers of the 19th century.
Pjesme
The first complete and critical edition, edited by Dr. Milan Šenoa and Dr. Slavko Ježić on the 50th anniversary of the poet's death.
Pjesme II – Epske pjesme
Knjiga 10 Sabranih djela donosi Šenoine najznačajnije epske i baladne pjesme. Rodoljubne, povijesne i legendarne teme, junački motivi i dramatične priče u stihu – od srednjovjekovnih događaja do narodnih predaja.
Pjesme I – Lirske pjesme, Prigodnice, Šaljive pjesme, Epigrami
Band 9 der Gesammelten Werke von August Šenoa enthält eine Auswahl seiner bedeutendsten Gedichte. Von romantischen und patriotischen Lyrik über Gelegenheitsgedichte bis hin zu geistreichen humorvollen Gedichten und scharfsinnigen Epigrammen – allesamt in
Povjestice
Diese Ausgabe enthält eine Auswahl aus Šenoas berühmtestem Zyklus – den epischen, lyrischen Gedichten und Erzählungen aus „Povjestica“. Sie sind in Versform verfasst, mit Reimen und Rhythmus, ähnlich alten Volksliedern, die man sich leicht merken und vorl
Povjestice
Zbirka obuhvaća sljedeće povjestice: "Postolar i vrag", "Kameni svatovi", "Kugina kuća", "Propast Venecije" i "Smrt Petra Svačića", kojima ovaj znameniti književnik zauzima osobito mjesto u povijesti hrvatskoga pjesništva.
