August Šenoa

August Šenoa (Known as "Otac moderne hrvatske književnosti")

Novelist, Playwright, Critic, City Senator of Zagreb

Born 1838-11-14

Zagreb, Croatia

Passed Away 1881-12-13 Zagreb, Croatia

Lifespan 43 years old

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"A writer belongs to his nation; his pen must be an altar where the sorrows and hopes of his people are offered."

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Father of modern Croatian literature whose beloved historical novels 'Zlatarovo zlato' and 'Seljačka buna' created a unified reading public and gave literary voice to Zagreb's history.

Biographical Record

August Šenoa was born in Zagreb on November 14, 1838. Combining law studies in Prague and Vienna with journalism, Šenoa revitalized Croatian letters, publishing Zlatarovo zlato (The Goldsmith's Gold) in 1871—the very first modern Croatian novel.

As artistic director of the Croatian National Theatre and editor of Vijenac, he fostered an entire generation of writers. Following the devastating 1880 Zagreb earthquake, Šenoa served tirelessly as City Senator assessing damage and sheltering homeless families; the severe winter cold caused fatal pneumonia, ending his life at forty-three.

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Final Resting Place

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Mirogoj Cemetery (Arcades)
Zagreb, Croatia

                         GPS: 45.8360, 15.9850                    

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