PSHK #59: August Šenoa I
The first volume of August Šenoa's collected works presents his essays, feuilletons, poetry, and short fiction, revealing the literary development of a major nineteenth-century Croatian writer.
The first volume of The Collected Works of August Šenoa presents a selection of literary and journalistic writings by one of Croatia's most influential nineteenth-century authors, whose work played a decisive role in the development of Croatian realism and modern national literature.
The volume opens with a bibliography of August Šenoa prepared by Antun Barac, followed by a section of articles and feuilletons. Particularly noteworthy are the programmatic essay Naša književnost (Our Literature) and the Zagrebulje series, in which Šenoa critically examines the cultural, social, and political life of his time.
The second section, Pjesme (Poems), presents his varied lyrical output, including patriotic, romantic, and satirical poetry. The third section, Pripovijesti (Stories), includes works such as Vječni Žid u Zagrebu, Karanfil sa pjesnikova groba, Rječek, Ilijina oporuka, and Napomena.
This volume offers a valuable overview of Šenoa's literary and intellectual development, highlighting his achievements as a storyteller, poet, feuilletonist, and critic, as well as his contribution to Croatian cultural identity.
Two copies are available
Copy number 2
- Slight damage to the dust jacket
