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Niko Grafenauer
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Slovenian poet, essayist, literary historian, editor and translator
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| Born | 5 December 1940 (age 84) Ljubljana, Drava Banovina, Kingdom of Yugoslavia (now in Slovenia) |
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Niko Grafenauer, born on December 5, 1940, is a famous writer from Slovenia. He is known for many things, like writing poems, essays, and even translating books. He has also worked as an editor for magazines.
Grafenauer is especially loved for his amazing children's books. He has also been very active in public life in Slovenia, sharing his ideas and helping with important discussions.
Early Life and Education
Niko Grafenauer was born in Ljubljana, which is the capital city of Slovenia. At that time, Slovenia was part of a country called the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. He had a tough start because both of his parents passed away when he was very young.
He grew up with his older sister in a small town called Velike Lašče. He went to high school in Cerknica. Later, he studied literature at the University of Ljubljana. He finished his studies in 1969, learning a lot from a well-known expert named Dušan Pirjevec.
A Career in Writing
Niko Grafenauer started writing poems when he was still quite young, back in the 1950s. His early works often appeared in a literary magazine called Sodobnost. In 1982, he helped start a new and important magazine called Nova revija.
This magazine was known for sharing different ideas and opinions. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Niko Grafenauer became the main editor of Nova revija. This meant he was in charge of what was published in the magazine.
Famous Children's Books
Grafenauer first became very well-known for his children's literature. His most famous collection of stories is called Pedenjped. This book is about a boy named Pedenjped. He is a bit naughty, stubborn, and sometimes clumsy.
But Pedenjped is also very independent and creative. Even though Grafenauer later wrote more serious, thoughtful poems, his many children's books are still considered some of the best in Slovenian literature after World War II.
Public Involvement
Niko Grafenauer lives in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is an active member of several groups that work to improve society. One of these groups is called the Rally for the Republic. These groups help people discuss important issues and make changes in their country.
He is also a member of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. This is a very respected group of top scientists and artists in Slovenia. Being a member means he is recognized for his important contributions to literature and culture.
