Miroslav Krleža
Croatian writer (1893-1981) · Hungary · On the map · Writers · Died at 88
Miroslav Krleža was a Croatian writer who is widely considered to be the greatest of the 20th century. He wrote notable works in all the literary genres, including poetry, theater, short stories, novels, and an intimate diary.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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His works often include themes of bourgeois hypocrisy and conformism in Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Krleža wrote numerous essays on problems of art, history, politics, literature, philosophy, and military strategy, and was known as one of the great polemicists of the century. His style combines visionary poetic language and sarcasm.
