Tragični velikani u djelu Miroslava Krleže

Katica Čorkalo’s work, Tragični velikani u djelu Miroslava Krleže (Tragic Greats in the Work of Miroslav Krleža, 1978), represents an exceptionally important contribution to Croatian literary historiography and theatre studies. In this scholarly and analytical study, the author focuses on the complex themes of the tragic and the characterization of dominant individuals—intellectually and morally superior figures—within Krleža’s dramatic and prose works. Through a thorough textual analysis, Ćorkalo explores how Krleža shapes his "greats"—characters of distinct individuality engaged in a constant conflict with social dogmas, historical upheavals, and their own existential crises. The author sheds detailed light on the inner rifts, ideological delusions, and tragic trajectories of Krleža’s protagonists (spanning from the Glembay cycle to his historical and philosophical dramas), highlighting the unique nature of Krleža’s dramatic tension and worldview. This study is essential reading for researchers of Krleža’s oeuvre, students of Croatian studies, and enthusiasts of modern Croatian literature and theatre.