Slavenka Drakulić

Slavenka Drakulić is a noted Croatian writer whose works delve into complex human experiences, from confronting illness and the fear of death to the destructive power of desire and the fragility of relationships. She explores the darker aspects of the human psyche, including the cruelty of war and sensitive topics such as child abuse. In her non-fiction, Drakulić examines the political and ideological landscapes of post-communist countries, war crimes, and nationalism, alongside feminist issues and the female body. Her writing, often from unconventional viewpoints like the lives of famous women or the analysis of evil and good in ordinary people, has established her as an influential European voice.