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The novel is dedicated to the lust for life, although it talks about illness – an interview with Marija Ratković
In a similar way, her first novel, “Under the Shirt” (Contrast publishing) can be described similarly – it is elusive in the number of topics it raises, many of which are taboo. Nevertheless, Maria talks about them bravely and without restrictions. The editor Dunja, a character from the novel, at one point tells the main…
Read MoreIspod Majice – Marija Ratkovic
Ispod majice je prvi roman Marije Ratković, roman kojim probija glavom kroz zid. Bol, uzbuđenje i želja za životom protkani su kroz taj udarac, prvi, uvek najteži. Marija piše jezikom koji govori, pa će onaj ko je poznaje čuti njen glas. Roman koji ljuti, izaziva, nadahnjuje i preispituje život onda kada mislimo da treba da…
Read MoreIspod Majice: The Brutality of a Modern Woman
If you’ve been feeling down lately or can’t seem to find a silver lining anywhere, before you start exploring some desperate options, grab a copy of Ispod majice by Marija Ratković. It may not give you hope, but it will sure teach you there are worse things to be feeling down about—like cancer and everything…
Read MoreThere is no place for cowards in literature – an interview with poet Radmila Petrović
Radmila Petrović is a young poet from Stupčević, a small town in the western part of Serbia. In the media, she is most often described as an “authentic voice of our contemporary literature” who writes about “the interweaving and conflict of traditional and modern, village and city, patriarchal principles and women’s issues”. Radmila graduated from…
Read MorePROVIDING THE PLATFORM FOR WOMEN’S VOICES: The Balkan Bombshells case
“A collection to whet the appetite of anyone wishing to learn more about a region rich in history, folklore and (her)stories. Telling it like a woman does not mean literature for women only: it provides an insight into half of humanity, a window onto the lives of citizens who work, love, and develops their inner…
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