Vladimir Vidrić
Croatian poet with notable poetry works
Born
Died
1909
117 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Croatia
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A prominent Croatian poet and lawyer, contributed significantly to Croatian literature during the early 20th century. Published several influential poetry collections that explored themes of nature, identity, and human emotion. Worked as a public servant, balancing a legal career with literary pursuits. His poetry captured the spirit of the time and is celebrated for its lyrical qualities and depth of emotion.
Published the poetry collection 'Molitva'
Contributed to the literary magazine 'Novi Plamen'
Wrote numerous articles on law and literature
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