Poslije svega: Melankolija ratnika
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Poslije svega: Melankolija ratnika

Janja Jaman

The novel After Everything - The Melancholy of a Warrior by Janja Jaman is a deeply introspective work that, through a blend of reality and fiction, explores the psychological and emotional consequences of the war in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina on

Through the story of a warrior, the author shows how war experiences leave permanent scars on the soul, affecting identity and everyday life.

The main character, a former soldier, faces the traumas of the past that manifest themselves through memories of war horrors, lost youth and interrupted dreams. The author skillfully uses introspective monologues to depict the protagonist's inner struggle, his melancholy and sense of alienation in a post-war society.

The book does not focus exclusively on war events, but also on universal questions of human existence such as life and death, good and evil, justice and injustice. Through the character of a warrior, the author questions how an individual copes with loss, how he searches for meaning in a world that seems indifferent to his suffering.

After all – the melancholy of a warrior is not only a story about war, but also about the process of healing, accepting the past and seeking hope for the future. The novel offers a deep insight into the human psyche, showing how, through facing one's own demons, one can find the path to inner peace.

Editor
Đuro Fabjanović
Illustrations
Kane Jarrod
Graphics design
Vinko Doroc
Dimensions
23 x 14.5 cm
Pages
320
Publisher
ACCA, Melbourne, 2008.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, very good condition
Specificity of this instance:
Author signature
Dedication
Damages or inconvenience notice:
  • Traces of patina
 

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