Mirko Božić


Mirko Božić was a Croatian writer, respected novelist and playwright of the 20th century, editor of literary publications and weeklies, also involved in politics.

Biography

Mirko Božić was born on September 21, 1919, in Sinj, a town situated in the Dalmatian hinterland. He pursued law studies in Belgrade and during World War II he took part in the NOP. After the war he served as the director of the Croatian National Theatre Drama in Zagreb worked as a professional writer and editor for magazines such as "Kulturni radnik", "Literatura", "Književnik", and the weekly "Telegram" He later became the intendant of the Zagreb Croatian National Theatre and held the position of vice president of the Croatian Parliament. His most significant literary work is the Trilogija o Kurlanima. He authored short stories, screenplays for movies, TV dramas and series, as well as radio dramas. He held membership in the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. On August 1, 1995, Mirko Božić passed away in Zagreb.

Literary works

Incomplete bibliography:Most, play Devet gomolja, play Povlačenje, play Skretnica, play Novele Pravednik, play Ljuljačka u tužnoj vrbi, play Svilene papuče, play Kurlani, novel Neisplakani, novel Colonnello, novelBomba, novelČovik i po, television series Djevojka i hrast i druge priče Tijela i duhovi, novel Slavuji i šišmiši, novel

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