Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić
Croatian author; Wizard of the Sava
Born
April 18th, 1874
150 years ago
Died
September 21st, 1938
86 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Croatia
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An influential Croatian author and poet, contributed significantly to children's literature. Published works included fairy tales and novels that integrated Slavic folklore with contemporary themes. Achieved prominence with the book 'Nevaljaša,' which gained recognition across Europe. Later works continued to explore themes of childhood and dreams, establishing a distinctive voice in Croatian literature.
Authored 'Nevaljaša'
Created 'Tales of Long Ago'
Recognized with the 'Little Nobel Prize'
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