Slovenian literature

Lirika

The Selection of Oton Župančič's Lyrics, edited by Jože Pogačnik, brings together anthological verses by one of the leaders of Slovenian modernism and a top European poet.

Ljudi ispod Osojnika

"People Below Osojnik" is a novel by Slovenian writer France Bevko, published in 1934. The work is known for its realistic depiction of peasant life on the Slovenian coast during the first half of the 20th century.

Ljudi i zemlja

A collection of stories with peasant themes, selected by Franček Bohanec.

Ljudje

Mali vitez

Martin Kačur

Martin Kačur

The novel depicts the tragic fate of the idealistic teacher Martin Kačur, who fights against provincial backwardness, corruption, national indifference, and his own powerlessness in a small Slovenian town.

Martin Krpan / Kanjoš Macedonović

Med u kosi

A young adult novel about a boy/teenager in a rural or small town, with themes of growing up, first love, family, and the bittersweet moments of youth. The title is metaphorical for the innocence and sweetness of childhood.

Menuet za gitaru

Vitomil Zupan’s cult novel intertwines the author’s contemporary journey through Spain with his partisan memories from the Dolenjska region, offering an uncompromising and ironic perspective on the war.