Turopoljski top / Prijan Lovro / Zvonar topdžija / Do tri puta bog pomaže / Blijedi mjesec / Kako došlo tako prošlo

This volume represents a selection of Šenoa's most widely read and beloved short stories, in which the author demonstrates his mastery of humor, satire, and lively storytelling.

• Turopoljski top is a humorous story about the Turopolje nobles and their legendary cannon, full of local color and mild irony towards noble customs.
• Prijan Lovro is one of Šenoa's most popular stories – a warm, humorous picture of Zagreb life and a favorite urban type.
• Zvonar topdžija brings an entertaining story about an old bell ringer and a cannoneer with rich anecdotes from the past.
• Do thrice god mosač is a classic humorous story about human destiny, happiness, and chance.
• Blijedi mjesec and Kako došlo so prošlo bring more romantic and melancholic tones, intertwining love, transience, and everyday human dramas.

In these stories, Šenoa brilliantly depicts 19th-century Croatia – the forests and plains of Turopolje, the streets of Zagreb, provincial salons and ordinary people with their weaknesses, virtues and funny sides. The style is lively, witty and full of warmth, and the language is rich and picturesque, which makes these stories perfect for enjoyable reading.

This edition is adorned with recognizable and artistically powerful illustrations by Andrija Maurović, who, with his dynamic drawings on the cover and within the text, perfectly evokes the atmosphere of each story – from the cheerful scenes of Turopolje to the nostalgic scenes of Zagreb. Maurović's illustrations give the book a special artistic charm and high collector's value.

The book is ideal for fans of classical Croatian literature who enjoy Šenoa's humor, irony and vivid depiction of the past. All six stories are easy to read and can be read in one sitting, and this volume represents a real pearl of the Preporod edition.