Borisav Stanković facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borisav Stanković
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Stanković's statue in Vranje
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| Born | Борисав Станковић 31 March 1876 Vranje, Kosovo Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 22 October 1927 (aged 51) Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes |
| Resting place | Belgrade's New Cemetery |
| Nickname | Bora (Serbian Cyrillic: Бора) |
| Occupation | Writer, Tax collector |
| Language | Serbian language |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Alma mater | Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade |
| Period | Serbian realism |
| Genre | Realism |
| Spouse | Angelina Stanković (nee Milutinović) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
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Borisav "Bora" Stanković (Serbian Cyrillic: Борисав "Бора" Станковић; born March 31, 1876 – died October 22, 1927) was a very important Serbian writer. He is known for his realistic stories and novels. His works often show the lives of people from southern Serbia. He was part of a special group of storytellers from the early 1900s.
About Bora Stanković
Bora Stanković finished his primary and secondary school in his hometown of Vranje. Later, he studied at the University of Belgrade's Law School. Some say he even studied in Paris, France. However, he always returned to his home region. He then wrote about it in his famous books.
He worked as a clerk, first in customs, then in taxes, in Belgrade. During World War I, he lived in Niš. Later, he was captured by Austrian forces in Montenegro. He was held in a prisoner-of-war camp in Derventa, Bosnia. After the war, he returned to Belgrade. He worked for the Ministry of Education in the Department of Arts. He passed away in Belgrade in 1927.
His Famous Books
Borisav Stanković's most famous book is the novel Impure Blood (Nečista krv). It was written in 1910. This story is about a young woman who struggles with old traditions and rules. It explores the challenges people face between their inner feelings and the world around them. This novel was the first Serbian book to be praised by critics around the world.
He also wrote a popular play called Koštana in 1902. It's a bittersweet story about a beautiful Gypsy girl. She charms everyone in a small town. The play also makes you think about life's meaning and how youth passes quickly. Another play he wrote was Tašana (1910). This play also shows life in southern Serbia. This region had just been freed from Turkish rule. But it still felt the effects of centuries of occupation.
In his stories, Stanković often wrote about strong characters. These characters were also victims of their past. They felt that their time had gone forever. He is seen as a very important Serbian realist writer. He mixed poetry and storytelling in a unique way.
Some of his other important works include:
- Short story collections:
- Iz starog jevandjelja (From an Old Gospel, 1899)
- Stari dani (The Old Days, 1902)
- Božji ljudi (God's Children, 1902)
- A play:
- Tašana (1910)
A famous literary critic, Jovan Skerlić, wrote about Stanković in 1914. He said that Stanković was one of the most important Serbian writers. He brought the stories of southeastern Serbia into literature. This part of Serbia was freed in 1877–1878. Stanković wrote about his hometown, Vranje. He described the "old days" of Vranje. He wrote about its traditional people and their warm way of life. He described what he saw and felt. He often wrote about real people and events. His stories about Vranje life have a special local feel. They also use an old Serbian dialect. Stanković put his whole heart into his stories. He wrote about the struggles between old and new ways. He explored the fight between feelings and rules, dreams and reality.
His Lasting Impact
Bora Stanković's writings are very important to the people of Vranje. They often call him "our Bora." Many families in Vranje have his books at home. They are very proud of his work. Many important places in the city are named after him or his characters.
Every year, there is a special event called "Borina nedelja" (Bora's Week). It celebrates the writer. It started in 1967. Since 1976, it begins on March 23, his birthday. There are also "Borini pozorišni dani" (Bora's Theater Days). In 1954, a monument to Bora Stanković was put up in the city park. In 1964, the city bought his house. In 1967, it officially opened as a museum-house. These events and places help keep his memory alive. They show how important he is to the local identity of Vranje.
Images for kids
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Interior of the house in which Stanković was born
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The building where Borisav Stanković lived in Derventa in 1916
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Borisav Stanković on a 2010 Serbian stamp
See also
- Serbian literature
