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.
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Mladi gospodin / Prosjak Luka
Mladi gospodin: August Šenoa opisuje kapelana Janka Lugarića, koji se uistinu zvao Janko Puškarić (1801-1874), a kapelanovao je do smrti u raznim župama Hrvatskoga Zagorja, Pokuplja i Turopolja.
Mladi gospodin, Prosjak Luka
Mladi gospodin: August Šenoa opisuje kapelana Janka Lugarića, koji se uistinu zvao Janko Puškarić (1801-1874), a kapelanovao je do smrti u raznim župama Hrvatskoga Zagorja, Pokuplja i Turopolja.
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.
Povjestice
Zbirka obuhvata sledeće kratke priče: „Obućar i đavo“, „Kamena svadba“, „Kuća Kuga“, „Pad Venecije“ i „Smrt Petra Svačića“, kojima ovaj poznati pisac zauzima posebno mesto u istoriji hrvatske poezije.
Povjestice
„Povjestice“ Avgusta Šenoe je zbirka narativnih pesama koje kombinuju istorijske događaje, legende i narodne motive.
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
