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The book critically presents the history of Croatian literature from the beginning to the present day, from texts from the era of the Baščan tablet to writers from the 21st century. All relevant literary events, creators and works are described and evalua
The book also deals with the influence of realism on literature, especially in the context of European literature of the 19th century.
Žmegač does not only talk about the visual arts, but about the "spirit" of the era that permeates literature: sensuality, the moment, subjectivity, decorativeness, eroticism, decadence, but also the crisis of identity in the fin-de-siècle atmosphere.
The book also deals with the main ideas and achievements of Renaissance thinkers and artists, and how their works shaped modern civilization.
The book brings a selection of literary conversations with prominent Croatian poets and writers who began their creative work in different periods.