I nisi sam

The book I nisi sam ("And You Are Not Alone") by the renowned Croatian literary historian, critic, and essayist Antun Barac—published in this edition in 1985—represents one of the most intimate and humane works within the author’s extensive body of writing. Although Barac is primarily remembered in the public sphere and academic circles for his seminal studies on 19th- and 20th-century Croatian literature, this collection of writings sheds light on his deeply personal, philosophical, and ethical dimension. The work comprises a series of eloquent essays, meditations, and autobiographical notes—composed under specific and difficult life circumstances—in which the author explores fundamental questions of human existence. With remarkable warmth and compassion, Barac addresses feelings of loneliness, suffering, and moral trials, while also reflecting on the indomitable human need for closeness, understanding, and solidarity. His style is characterized by simplicity, clarity of thought, and a profound ethical responsibility toward both the individual and society. The 1985 edition brought Barac’s enduring message regarding the importance of humanity back to readers, remaining a valuable text for all those in search of spiritual encouragement and life wisdom.