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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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
The book 10 Collected Works brings together Šenoa's most significant epic and ballad poems. Patriotic, historical and legendary themes, heroic motifs and dramatic stories in verse – from medieval events to folk tales.
Pjesme I – Lirske pjesme, Prigodnice, Šaljive pjesme, Epigrami
Book 9 of the Collected Works of August Šenoa brings a selection of his most significant poetry. From romantic and patriotic lyrical poems to occasional poems to witty humorous poems and sharp epigrams – all in Šenoa's recognizable style.
Povjestice
The collection includes the following short stories: "The Shoemaker and the Devil", "The Stone Wedding", "The House of the Kug", "The Fall of Venice" and "The Death of Petar Svačić", with which this famous writer occupies a special place in the history of
Povjestice
August Šenoa's "Povjestice" is a collection of narrative poems that combine historical events, legends, and folk motifs.
Prijan Lovro
Prijan Lovro by August Šenoa is a story about a gifted but unhappy young man whose poverty, social circumstances, and disappointments gradually lead him towards a breakdown in life and a tragic fate.