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Juš Kozak

1892-06-26 – 1964-08-29

Portrait of Juš Kozak
Juš Kozak (1892-1964), Slovene writer, playwright, editor and academic.Credit: AvgustBerhold's company

Life & Legacy

Juš Kozak (26 June 1892 – 29 August 1964), also known under the pseudonym Jalanov, was a Slovenian writer, playwright, and editor. He is best known for his autobiographic novels, such as Celica (The Cell) on his experience as a political prisoner, and Lesena žlica (The Wooden Spoon) on life during World War II.

Occupation & Career

essayist, writer, theatre critic, editor, teacher, critic, partisan

Education

University of Vienna; University of Ljubljana

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Prešeren Award; Župančič Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Prešeren Award · Župančič Award

Organizations & Memberships

Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts

Education & Institutions

University of Ljubljana · University of Vienna

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q319533 — wikidata View source

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