Poezija i proza

The book Poetry and Prose of Đura Jakšić, published in 1963, presents a representative selection from the body of work of one of the most prominent and significant figures of Serbian Romanticism. Equally masterful with both the painter’s brush and the poet’s pen, Jakšić infuses his works with a passionate, rebellious spirit, a profound sense of personal tragedy, and genuine patriotism. The poetic section of the volume includes classic lyrical and epic poems that weave together themes of freedom, defiance, unrequited love, and suffering, alongside striking descriptions of nature. The prose section features some of the author’s finest short stories, depicting rural and urban life of his era, historical episodes, and the fates of ordinary people—all imbued with social themes, dramatic plots, and vivid, visually rich descriptions that reveal the painterly sensibility of their creator. Supplemented by scholarly commentary and curated to provide a comprehensive overview of Jakšić’s literary genius, this edition serves as a valuable resource for the study of 19th-century literature. It is an essential read for students of philology, art historians, and all enthusiasts of classic Romantic poetry and storytelling.