Conversation with Kristian Novak (Croatia), Rumena Bužarovska (Macedonia), Faruk Šehić (BiH), Igor Marojević (Serbia)
Balkan literature deeply explores the themes of contemporary personal and collective conflicts, mirroring the complex history of the region, especially after the breakup of SFRY. Current ethnic and political struggles are central subject for many works of contemporary books. The works of Rumena Bužarovska, Faruk Šehić, Kristian Novak and Igor Marojević are synonymous with Balkan literature today. The authors address topic such as the trauma resulting from the Yugoslav wars, while also moving through the contemporary "war" between male and female narrative voices, critically examining gender dynamics in society, highlighting the ongoing struggle between traditional expectations and modern social perspectives, as well as the battles with the stereotypes. The works of these author(s) present a complex narrative that interweaves historical principles with contemporary gender debates, providing a multifaceted view of the response to EX-YU literature and the echoes of war and gender.
The event will be moderated by Vladimir Jankovski.
