Vinko Vrbanić
Vinko Vrbanić | |
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 Vinko Vrbanić in Vinkovci, July 2009 | |
| Born | 12 May 1951 Novi Varoš, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 7 January 2024 Vinkovci |
| Occupation | Short story writer, novelist |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Education | School of Agriculture in Požega[1] |
| Period | 2009–present |
Vinko Vrbanić (born 12 May 1951, died 7 January 2024) is a Croatian writer who lived in Vinkovci, Croatia. He is best known for his published short stories, novellas Furmani (Carters) and Sokolov let (Flight of the Falcon), and coming-of-age novel Glasovi u šumi (Voices in the Forest). He graduated from the School of Agriculture in Požega, worked in construction, and fought in the Croatian War of Independence.[2][3][4]
Genre[edit]
Novellas Furmani [Carters] and Sokolov let [Flight of the Falcon] are collections of diverse tales connected by loose narratives about the tragic lives of common folk.[5] Whereas, the coming-of-age novel Glasovi u šumi [Voices in the Forest] traces the life of a mischievous boy growing up in a Croatian village during times of socio-political upheaval. “At last, we received a storyteller who stepped away from traditional themes and turned towards the urban setting, telling stories that avoid romantic or melodramatic content,” says Zlatko Virc in Vinkovacki list [Vinkovci Newspaper].[5]
Themes[edit]
The short stories in Sokolov let [Flight of the Falcon] trace the struggles and destinies of the ordinary people caught between the great military powers during the decline of the Ottoman Empire.[5] In Furmani [Carters], the author examined fate in short stories about people from the bottom of the social ladder who turn to alcohol as a way to cope with their broken lives.[5] His coming-of-age novel Glasovi u šumi [Voices in the Forest] captures the persistent struggle for a better life and brutality of those in power.
Style[edit]
Vrbanić wrote short, inter-connected narratives with a discernible beginning, climax, and resolution encapsulated within self-contained chapters that demonstrate the author's skill as storyteller from an oral tradition.[6]
Bibliography[edit]
- Novel Voices in the Forest, Independently published, 2019 ISBN 9781070167749
- Short story "Gvozdansko" (Cro), književnost.hr, KNJIŽEVNOST.HR, 2018[7]
- Short story "Gvozdansko" (Eng), ZiN Daily, ZVONA i NARI, 2018[4]
- Short story "Kuga", književnost.hr, KNJIŽEVNOST.HR, 2018[8]
- Short story "Beograd", ZiN Daily, ZVONA i NARI, 2018[9]
- Short story "Cvija", Darežljivo srce, Glas Koncila, 2016[10]
- Short story “Rakija”, Dar Domovine, Glas Koncila, 2014[11]
- Novel Glasovi u šumi, Modimac Ltd., 2012[12][13]
- Novellas Furmani–Sokolov let, Modimac Ltd., 2011[12][14]
- Short story "Riječka luka", Moji Vinkovci, Privlačica, 2010
- Short stories "Džepni sat" and "Božić", Moji Vinkovci, Privlačica, 2009[15]
Awards[edit]
- 2nd shared prize [pohvalnica] for a drama "Dvadeseto pjevanje" at 36th HSK National Literary Competition 2017[16][17]
- 1st prize for a short story "Cvija" at the Dr. Stjepan Kranjčić Literary Competition 2016[18][6][19][10]
- Short story "Rakija" selected for publication in the journal Dar Domovine, as part of the Dr. Stjepan Kranjčić Literary Competition 2014[20][11]
Sources[edit]
- ^ School of Agriculture in Požega, site accessed February 4, 2017
- ^ Vrbanić bio – Darežljivo srce Glas Koncila, 2016 ISBN/9789532415223, Page 132
- ^ MORH records - fighters in Croatian War of Independence - accessed February 5, 2017
- ^ a b Story "Gvozdansko" (Eng) at ZiN Daily
- ^ a b c d Book promotion event, article in Vinkovački list 2012
- ^ a b 1st prize award justification – “Cvija”
- ^ Story "Gvozdansko" (Cro) at KNJIŽEVNOST.HR
- ^ Story "Kuga" at KNJIŽEVNOST.HR
- ^ Story "Beograd" at ZiN Daily
- ^ a b Darežljivo srce, Glas Koncila, 2016 ISBN/9789532415223
- ^ a b Crolib library catalog - Dar Domovine
- ^ a b Crolib library catalog - Vinko Vrbanić
- ^ Glasovi u šumi – Library catalog Vinkovci
- ^ Furmani–Sokolov let – Library catalog Požega
- ^ Short stories in Moji Vinkovci 2009 - Vinko Vrbanić
- ^ HSK 36th Competition Results 2017
- ^ Scena.hr article HSK 2017
- ^ 1st prize award, article in Vinkovački list 2016
- ^ Dr. Stjepan Kranjčić Literary Competition 2016
- ^ Short story Rakija selected letter 2014
External links[edit]
- Vinko Vrbanić author's profile at goodreads.com
- Article about book promotion at vinkovci.com.hr
- Poem quoting Vinko Vrbanić's view on the earned privilege of the women at authorsden.com
- Vinko Vrbanić author's profile at najboljeknjige.com
- Glasovi u šumi book review at vinkovci.com.hr
- Glasovi u šumi description at booksa.hr
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