Humor and Satire • Slavonia, Baranja & Srijem
Osječani, gdje ste, da ste: Društvena kronika umirovljenika Lojzeka
Alojzije Šmit
In his book Osijekians, where are you, if you were... (1994), Alojzije Šmit presents a humorous and nostalgic social chronicle through the character of the pensioner Lojzek.
Through anecdotes and memories of the pensioner Lojzek, the author brings everyday life in Osijek to life, depicting its inhabitants, customs and the atmosphere of the city. The work is enriched with illustrations that further evoke the spirit of the time and place.
Translation
Jasenka Jurašek Denin, Tatjana Mioković
Editor
Ivan Plačko
Illustrations
Marin Topić, Vladimir Džanko, Vilim Kuti, Krunoslav Šmit
An early comedy by W. Shakespeare in which the nobleman Petruccio tries to "tame" the shrewd and rebellious Catherine. Through outwit and humor, it explores the themes of marriages of convenience, gender, and social roles.
The collection of Anecdotes (1959) by Blaž Žugić brings authentic folk jokes, humorous incidents and wisdom from Montenegrin life, portraying the spirit, mentality and tradition of that climate.
Vojnoizdavački zavod "Vojno delo", 1959.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
3.98 €
Aphorisms and jokes • Humor and Satire • Poetry
A satirical collection of poetry and aphorisms by Denis Vidović from 2018. Through humor and irony, the author dissects human flaws, social passivity, conformity, and the daily indulgence of one's own laziness.
Sisačka udruga za promicanje alternativne i urbane kulture, 2018.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
8.98 €
American literature • Plays • Humor and Satire
Famous renaissance comedy by W. Shakespeare. Through confusions, disguises, identity swaps and love entanglements at the court in Illyria, he explores the themes of love, illusion, madness and human nature.
24 sata, 2005.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
3.98 €
Croatian literature • Humor and Satire • Osijek and surroundings • Slavonia, Baranja & Srijem
This humorous and satirical prose from 1995 presents vivid anecdotes, local eccentrics, and glimpses of everyday life in Đakovo, preserving the spirit and authentic mentality of the town from times gone by.