Članci i polemike 2: Sa uredničkog stola
The collection Articles and Polemics 2: From the Editorial Desk includes essays, criticisms, and polemical texts written during Krleža's engagement as editor of various literary magazines, such as Književna republika and Pečate.
The works collected in this collection, written in the first half of the 20th century, reflect Krleža's intellectual acuity, polemical fervor, and dedication to reflecting on literature, culture, and society in a turbulent historical context.
In his texts, Krleža deals with the state of Croatian and Yugoslav literature, critiques aesthetic and ideological currents, and the role of the writer in society. With a sharp pen, he exposes conformism, provincialism, and dogmatism, often engaging in fierce polemics with writers and critics of his time. His articles explore the tension between artistic autonomy and political engagement, with an emphasis on Marxist perspectives, but with a critical attitude toward any form of ideological rigidity. Of particular note are his comments on modernism, nationalism, and cultural politics, which reveal a deep understanding of European literary trends.
Krleža's style combines erudition, irony, and linguistic virtuosity, making these texts not only a testimony of the times, but also literary works. The collection is crucial for understanding Krleža's influence as a critic and thinker who shaped the Croatian literary scene.
Two copies are available
