Sabrana djela VIII: Omerpaša Latas

Sabrana djela VIII: Omerpaša Latas

Ivo Andrić

Ivo Andrić's novel Omer Pasha Latas was written in 1954, and it is a historical and psychological narrative based on the life of a real historical figure, Omer Pasha Latas, who was an Ottoman military leader and statesman during the 19th century.

The novel explores themes such as power, authority, and the intricacies of the human condition in the face of political and social struggles.

Omer Pasha Latas is portrayed as a complex character, a man of paradoxes: a ruthless and ambitious figure who rose to prominence in the Ottoman Empire yet faced deep internal struggles. The novel delves into his personal and political life, examining the tensions between his duty and his emotions. He is both a leader in the military and a man caught in a battle between his aspirations and the limitations imposed by his environment and self-doubt.

The work can be seen as a reflection on the nature of power, identity, and the moral compromises individuals often make in their pursuit of personal and political goals. Andrić's writing in this novel touches on the complex historical context of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans and explores the universal human experiences of conflict and self-examination.

Ivo Andrić is best known for his other works, particularly The Bridge on the Drina, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961, but Omer Pasha Latas is also regarded as an important part of his literary legacy.

Editor
Vera Stojić, Radovan Vučković
Dimensions
19.5 x 13.5 cm
Pages
311
Publisher
Svjetlost, Sarajevo, 1977.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Serbian.

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