PSHK #5: Zbornik stihova XV. i XVI. stoljeća

Zbornik stihova XV. i XVI. stoljeća (Anthology of Poetry from the 15th and 16th Centuries) is a representative collection of Croatian Renaissance poetry, covering two formative centuries in the development of Croatian literature. The anthology explores the literary achievements of the humanist and Renaissance periods, when classical antiquity, Italian literary traditions and medieval Croatian culture contributed to the emergence of new poetic forms.

The collection opens with the poetry of Džore Držić and Šiško Menčetić, two prominent Dubrovnik poets whose love lyrics reflect the influence of Petrarchism. Their verses explore romantic longing, idealized beauty, passion and the conventions of Renaissance courtly poetry.

An important place is occupied by Marko Marulić, a central figure of Croatian humanism, whose works combine Christian spirituality, moral reflection and patriotic themes. Other represented authors include Mavro Vetranović, Nikola Dimitrović, Miho Pelegrinović, Petar Hektorović, Hanibal Lucić, Dinko Ranjina and Dominko Zlatarić.

The anthology encompasses love poetry, religious verse, pastoral compositions, satire and patriotic poetry, revealing the richness of literary life in Dubrovnik, Dalmatia and other Croatian cultural centres. The selection also illustrates the evolution of poetic language, versification and literary expression.

Edited by Rafo Bogišić, the volume includes literary-historical commentary, bibliographical information and explanatory notes. Published as part of the distinguished series Pet stoljeća hrvatske književnosti (Five Centuries of Croatian Literature), it provides a valuable resource for readers and scholars interested in Renaissance literature, Croatian cultural history and early South Slavic poetry.