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
Young gentleman: August Šenoa describes the chaplain Janko Lugarić, whose real name was Janko Puškarić (1801-1874), and he was a chaplain until his death in various parishes in Hrvatski Zagorje, Pokuplje and Turopolje.
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
Sveska broj 1 iz ciklusa "Pet stoljeća hrvatske književnosti" posvećena Augustu Šenoi, jednom od najznačajnijih hrvatskih pisaca 19. vijeka.
Pjesme
Prvo celovito i kritičko izdanje, priredili dr Milan Šenoa i dr Slavko Ježić povodom 50. godišnjice pesnikove smrti.
Povjestice
„Povjestice“ Avgusta Šenoe je zbirka narativnih pesama koje kombinuju istorijske događaje, legende i narodne motive.
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
Ovo izdanje donosi izbor iz Šenoinog najpoznatijeg ciklusa – epsko-lirskih pesama-priča iz „Povjestice“. Pisane su u stihu, sa rimama i ritmom, poput starih narodnih pesama koje se lako pamte i čitaju naglas. Lektira za 6. razred.