Miško Kranjec facts for kids
Miško Kranjec (born Mihael Kranjec) was an important writer from Slovenia. He was born on September 15, 1908, and passed away on June 8, 1983. He is known for his stories about the lives of ordinary people.
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Early Life and Education
Miško Kranjec was born in a village called Velika Polana. At that time, this area was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His father was a tailor.
When Miško was about 11 years old, his home region, Prekmurje, became part of a new country. This country was called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. Later, this region became part of Slovenia.
Miško Kranjec went to the University of Ljubljana. He studied Slavic languages, which are languages like Slovene, Serbian, and Croatian.
Writing and Activism
In the 1930s, Miško Kranjec started writing his first short stories. His writing style was called "social realism." This meant he wrote about the real lives and struggles of people. He often wrote about his home region of Prekmurje. This was new and exciting at the time.
While living in Ljubljana, he also worked as a journalist. He became involved in politics, supporting ideas that aimed to help working-class people. In 1941, he joined the Yugoslav Communist Party.
World War II and Later Career
During World War II, Miško Kranjec worked with a group called the Liberation Front of the Slovenian People. This group fought against the occupation of Slovenia.
After the war, a new government came to power in 1945. Miško Kranjec held several important roles in the government's cultural departments. In 1953, he became a member of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. This is a very respected group of important thinkers and artists.
Famous Works
Miško Kranjec wrote many books and stories. Some of his most famous works include:
- Povest o dobrih ljudeh (which means "A Story about Good People")
- Strici so mi povedali (which means "As My Uncles Told Me")
These books are well-known for showing the lives and feelings of people from his home region.
Later Life
Miško Kranjec passed away in Ljubljana on June 8, 1983. He left behind many important stories that are still read today.
