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Dobrica Erić
Erić at the Belgrade Book Fair in 2004
Erić at the Belgrade Book Fair in 2004
Born (1936-08-22)August 22, 1936
Donja Crnuća, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Died March 29, 2019(2019-03-29) (aged 82)
Belgrade, Serbia
Occupation Writer, Comics writer
Nationality Serbian
Period 1959–2019

Dobrica Erić (Serbian Cyrillic: Добрица Ерић) was a famous Serbian writer and poet. He was born on August 22, 1936. Dobrica Erić wrote many different kinds of books. He was especially known for his books for children. He passed away on March 29, 2019, at the age of 82.

Who Was Dobrica Erić?

Dobrica Erić was born in a place called Donja Crnuća. This was in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia at the time. He grew up to become a very creative person. He loved to write stories and poems.

His Amazing Writing Career

Dobrica Erić started his writing journey in 1959. That year, his very first book of poetry was published. This was just the beginning of a long career. He wrote for many years, until 2019.

What Did He Write?

Dobrica Erić wrote a lot! He created many different types of works. He wrote several novels, which are longer stories. He also wrote five books of romantic poetry. These poems often talked about love and feelings.

He published 23 other poetry books too. These books were full of his unique poems. Erić also wrote five plays for the theatre. These plays were performed for audiences.

Writing for Young Readers

One of the most special things about Dobrica Erić was his love for writing for kids. He wrote over 40 books specifically for children! These books made him very popular with young readers. His stories and poems for children were enjoyed by many.

His Works Around the World

Dobrica Erić's writing was so good that it was shared widely. His books and poems were translated into many different languages. This meant that children and adults all over the world could read his stories.

Where He Lived and Worked

Dobrica Erić spent most of his life in two main places. He lived and worked in Belgrade, which is the capital city of Serbia. He also spent time in a village called Gruža. These places inspired much of his writing.

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