Prsten

Prsten

Dragutin Tadijanović

The collection of selected poems by Dragutin Tadijanović in the Arion edition, with a gramophone record on which Tadijanović reads his poems, contains black and white photographs of the authors (Miodrag Ašanin, Tošo Dabac, etc.) and portraits (Antun Mezdj

The collection features anthological poems such as Da sam ja učiteljica, Nosim sve torbe, a nisam magarac, Visoka žuta žita, Prsten, Mjesečina, Balada o zaklanim ovcama, and Goran's epitaph, with an afterword by Vlatko Pavletić and a chronology of the author's life.

Tadijanović (1905–2007), one of the most important Croatian poets of the 20th century, is known for his simple but deeply emotional and philosophical poetry, which combines modernist and postmodern elements. His verses, written in a free rhythm and colloquial language, celebrate everyday life, nature, homeland, and intimate feelings. Motifs of mother, home, love, and transience permeate the collection, often colored with melancholy and warmth. The title poem Prsten symbolically contemplates eternity and transience through the story of a carnelian ring that passes from hand to hand through the centuries, carrying memories of past lives. This poem, like many others, reflects Tadijanović's ability to hide deep philosophical questions about meaning, time, and human connection in seemingly simple images.

The record further enriches the experience, as Tadijanović’s voice, warm and expressive, brings songs like The Ballad of the Slaughtered Sheep or Goran’s Epitaph to a new dimension, emphasizing their melodiousness and emotional power. The songs often evoke the rural landscape of Slavonia, the author’s homeland, where nature and human life intertwine in harmony, but also with a sense of fragility. For example, High Yellow Grain depicts fields and nature as a metaphor for the life cycle, while Moonlight conveys quiet contemplation and universal longing.

Vlatko Pavletić’s afterword provides a literary and historical context, highlighting Tadijanović’s contribution to Croatian poetry, while a chronology records key moments in his life – from his birth in Rastušje, his studies in Zagreb in forensics and philosophy, to his work as an editor and academic. The collection is not only an anthology, but also a testimony to Tadijanović's creative development, from early works inspired by folk poetry to mature works that combine intimate lyrics with universal themes.

The Ring is a book that, with its simplicity and depth, attracts a wide circle of readers. Tadijanović's language, imbued with warmth and sincerity, makes his poetry timeless, while the record provides a rare opportunity for an intimate encounter with the author's voice. This edition confirms Tadijanović's status as one of the pillars of Croatian literature, whose verses are still remembered by generations of readers today.

Editor
Vlatko Pavletić
Illustrations
Miodrag Ašanin, Tošo Dabac, Antun Mezdjić, Jozo Kljaković
Graphics design
Boris Dogan
Dimensions
19 x 19 cm
Publisher
Nakladni zavod Matice hrvatske, Zagreb, 1970.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

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