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Novel • Czech literature

Ogledalo s rešetkama

Ivan Olbracht

"Mirror with bars" by Ivan Olbracht is a novel that deals with the themes of identity, love and social norms through the story of the life and internal conflicts of the main character, Milan. (Author's real name: Kamil Zeman.)

The action takes place on the eve of the First World War, and Milan faces his own ambitions and society's expectations.

Through Milan's thoughts and interactions with other characters, Olbracht explores the complexities of human relationships, especially in the context of love and friendship. Milan is between his dreams and reality, and through the symbolism of the mirror, the author shows his inner turmoil and search for his own place in the world.

The novel is filled with rich descriptions and reflective passages, and deeply explores the psychological aspects of the characters. "Mirror with Bars" is a work that encourages thinking about personal freedom, social pressures and human nature.

Original title

Zamrižovane zrcadlo

Translation

Ljudevit Jonke

Dimensions

20 x 14 cm

Pages

219

Publisher

Matica hrvatska, Zagreb, 1946.

Latin alphabet. Hardcover.

Language: Croatian.

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