Bosnian Authors in a European Window

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Bosnian Authors in a European Window: A Comparative Study succeeds at positioning the most important Bosnian writers of the twentieth century in the European literary context at a time when the political circumstances in Bosnia and Herzegovina deem this a bare necessity. This study is essential for readers who want to learn more about foundational works of Bosnian-Herzegovinian literature and European cultural memory.

-Selma Veseljevic Jerkovic, Associate Professor, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

By comparing three outstanding Bosnian/ex-Yugoslav authors with three canonical European writers and their literary works, Keith Doubt's study has filled an important lacuna in the study of European and World literature, showing that there is no such thing as a "small" literature.

-Selma Raljevic, Associate Professor, Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Keith Doubt applies his comprehensive knowledge and profound understanding of the Balkans to shed new light on literary, sociological, philosophical and anthropological aspects of Bosnian classics in a way that places the literature of this small European nation within the circle of giants.

-Amira Sadikovic, Associate Professor, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr. Doubt's tireless work promoting Bosnian culture and literature over the past several decades has incalculably helped English speaking audiences to see a brighter side of Bosnia; one not mared by war. This book is a fantastic continuance of that legacy, and one can only hope that it helps to increase interest in the Bosnian writers under consideration.

- Farasha Euker, Author and member of the Spirit of Bosnia Online Journal Advisory Board

Doubt's book provokes literary critics to think beyond ethnic and national boundaries, joining calls of others for a 'new humanism' in literary criticism using comparative literary techniques as mechanism for highlighting timeless aspects of authors' works. Here, works by Mak Dizdar, Mesa Selimovic, and Ivo Andric are placed on the stage of global importance.

-Stephanie Krueger, Czech Technical University in Prague