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The book “The Triangle” by the Croatian writer, journalist and participant in the National Liberation War Stojan Vojnović is a significant prose work on war themes that places Slavonia at the center of the plot during World War II. Through the perspective of a direct participant, the author creates a poignant and realistic picture of a time in which ideological conflicts, war horrors and uncertainty intertwined with the intimate dramas of a small man.

The titular “triangle” symbolizes the complex and dangerous relations and political-military tensions on the ground, where opposing forces and civilians found themselves in a vortex of merciless historical circumstances. Vojnović avoids one-dimensional pathos or pure ideological mythologizing; instead, he psychologically convincingly analyzes the motives, fears, moral dilemmas and suffering of individuals caught in the whirlwind of war. Literally designed with an emphasis on the authenticity of testimony and the vitality of characters, this book represents a valuable contribution to Slavonian war prose and provides a deep insight into the complex network of human destinies during wartime.