In the first part, briefly, the characteristics of mannerism are described with regard to those aspects of literary art that are essential. The second part presents an exemplification of the conclusions reached in the first part.
The novel "Steel Moon" by Pavao Pavličić takes place in contemporary Zagreb and follows a series of mysterious suicides in the Home for neglected children.
Znanje, 1985.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Pavličić's novel deals with the psychological and ethical consequences of human choices in extreme circumstances. It is not just a novel about a man in crisis, but also a study of how a person reacts when they lose their support - in themselves, in others
Znanje, 1982.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Antonio Gramsci, an Italian Marxist philosopher, deeply reflected on the role of culture and literature in society. The works in this collection, selected by Vjekoslav Mikecin, provide insight into his analysis of the relationship between Marxism and lite