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'''DŽivo Gundulić''' (] Giovanni Gondola) ] ] - ] ]) is the most celebrated ] poet from ]. His work embodies central characteristics of ] counter-]: religious fervor, insistence on «vanity of this world» and zeal in opposition to «infidels». Gundulić's major works (epic poem '''Osman''', pastoral play '''Dubravka''' and religious poem '''Tears of the prodigal son''' (based on famous ] motif) are examples of ] stylistic richness and, frequently, rhetorical excess. | ||
| Judging from modern perspective, two approaches seem to dominate contemporary appraisal of Gundulić's poetry: one one hand, his poetic influence has dimmed due to the change of aesthetic sensibility (Gundulić's chief literary predecessor and influence, ], has undergone similar reassessment, but his artistic integrity and individuality have withstood the test of time better). | Judging from modern perspective, two approaches seem to dominate contemporary appraisal of Gundulić's poetry: one one hand, his poetic influence has dimmed due to the change of aesthetic sensibility (Gundulić's chief literary predecessor and influence, ], has undergone similar reassessment, but his artistic integrity and individuality have withstood the test of time better). | ||
| Despite some clear facts, Gundulić's personna became the issue of dispute in the mid 19th century with the advent of ] which aimed to appropriate for itself not only Gundulić but all of the Slavic history of Ragusa including its rich literature. A celebration centered around the unveiling of a monument to the author on July 27, ] was marred by politics with Croat extremists (led by ]) coming to "claim" not only the author but all of Dubrovnik for themselves. | |||
| ⚫ | Gundulić's magnum opus, '''Osman''' was republished in ] when the ] composed the last two remaining chapters which were left unfinished upon poet's death. | ||
| ⚫ | Gundulić's magnum opus, '''Osman''' was republished in ] when the Croat ] composed the last two remaining chapters which were left unfinished upon poet's death. This has also been an issue of debate. | ||
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DŽivo Gundulić (Italian Giovanni Gondola) January 9 1589 - December 8 1638) is the most celebrated Baroque poet from Dubrovnik. His work embodies central characteristics of Catholic counter-reformation: religious fervor, insistence on «vanity of this world» and zeal in opposition to «infidels». Gundulić's major works (epic poem Osman, pastoral play Dubravka and religious poem Tears of the prodigal son (based on famous Biblical motif) are examples of Baroque stylistic richness and, frequently, rhetorical excess.
Judging from modern perspective, two approaches seem to dominate contemporary appraisal of Gundulić's poetry: one one hand, his poetic influence has dimmed due to the change of aesthetic sensibility (Gundulić's chief literary predecessor and influence, Torquato Tasso, has undergone similar reassessment, but his artistic integrity and individuality have withstood the test of time better).
Despite some clear facts, Gundulić's personna became the issue of dispute in the mid 19th century with the advent of Croat nationalism which aimed to appropriate for itself not only Gundulić but all of the Slavic history of Ragusa including its rich literature. A celebration centered around the unveiling of a monument to the author on July 27, 1893 was marred by politics with Croat extremists (led by Josip Frank) coming to "claim" not only the author but all of Dubrovnik for themselves.
Gundulić's magnum opus, Osman was republished in 1844 when the Croat Ivan Mažuranić composed the last two remaining chapters which were left unfinished upon poet's death. This has also been an issue of debate.