1901 Radoje Domanovic Danga Vodja Prince Marko Serbia Satirical Short Stories
Kraljevic Marko po drugi put me?u Srbima * Danga * Vo?a Radoje M. Domanovic (Prince Marko among the Serbs again; The Seal; Leader 😉 – In Serbian language.
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Beograd, Knjižara Vel. Valožica, 1901.
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Pp: 65 Size: 20 x 14 cm.
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This edition is collection of three best satiric short stories written by Radoje Domanovic, most prolific writer in this genre in Serbia at a time. First story represents reinvented folk hero Prince Marko who is placed in modern world. Marko asks permission from God to return to earth and help his countrymen. His wish is granted, and the brave and strong Marko finds himself in Belgrade. Unfortunately, his way of dealing with situations, by striking his enemies with his heavy mace, is not appreciated either by the authorities or by the ordinary men and women in the street. There are many lessons that Marko must learn, if he is to succeed. Other two stories are politically directed toward contemporary government in Serbia. Danga(The Seal) represents symbolic and metaphoric criticism of people and politics in contemporary Serbia through act of marking and public humiliation. Main subject of Vodja (The Leader) is blind leader who leads people, naturally, in wrong way. Subject of satire in this story is considered to be Nikola Pasic, who then was head of government.
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Binding: Original paperback binding. Damaged panels and spine cover, signs of aging and usage, bumped edges. Front and back panel partially detached. Condition: Uncut. Text block partially detached in general. Visible damage in the middle of the text block throughout the text. Text not affected by a damage except on Pp. 9. Overall in fair condition.
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