A semiautobiographical novel that recounts the adventures of young theatre critic Melkior Tresic, an archetypal antihero who decides to starve himself to avoid fighting in the front lines of World War II.
Ranko Marinković Book order
February 22, 1913 – January 28, 2001
Ranko Marinković was a Croatian novelist and dramatist whose work frequently delves into existential questions and critiques societal norms. His novels and plays are noted for their deep psychological insight and stylistic refinement. He employed irony and grotesque to portray the contradictions within human nature and society. His writing represents a significant contribution to modern Croatian literature.
- 2012
