Biography EssayMiroslav Krleza, generally considered the greatest Croatian writer of the twentieth century, was born in Zagreb on 7 July 1893. After completing high school, he was sent to Hungary, fir...
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Miroslav Krleza, generally considered the greatest Croatian writer of the twentieth century, was born in Zagreb on 7 July 1893. After completing high school, he was sent to Hungary, first to the offic...
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In the following essay, Kadic provides a thematic and generic overview of Krleza's writings.
Miroslav Krleza should not be treated as a man of letters only: his significance lies in various ...
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In the essay below, Kadic establishes a biographical context for an examination of Krleza's early works, tracing his preoccupation with "tormented" protagonists.
Since Miroslav...
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In the following review, Mihailovich discusses the themes in The Return of Philip Latinovicz, lamenting Krleza's lack of recognition by readers in the West.
Paris had its Balzac and Zola, Du...
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In the following review, Pawel praises Krleza's "demythification" of evil and commitment to moral and artistic integrity in The Return of Philip Latinovicz.
Miroslav Krleza (Ki...
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In the essay below, Ferguson assesses the meaning of The Return of Filip Latinovicz, distinguishing between Krleza's viewpoint and Filip's to suggest the novel's tragic intent.
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In the following review of The Cricket beneath the Waterfall, the critic comments on Krleza's narrative style.
The Croatian Miroslav Krleza is among the most neglected of the world's ...
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In the following essay, Flaker examines the role and various function of food in some of Krleza's works, particularly Balade Petrice Kerempuha and Zastave.
In his comparison of Krleza'...
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Miroslav Krleza
Miroslav Krleza
Critical Essay by Ante Kadic
