In the first part, briefly, the characteristics of mannerism are described with regard to those aspects of literary art that are essential. The second part presents an exemplification of the conclusions reached in the first part.
Remetin, as the Croatian Hercule Poirot, solves another complicated case and with the novel Healing Mud continues his successful series of tense adventures, this time relocated from the streets of Zagreb.
According to critics, the book is the most important comparative work published on Krleža. It is the result of long-term, passionate reading of Krleža's works.