Vinko Kos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vinko Kos
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| Born | Vinko Kos 10 July 1914 Vučetinec, Sveti Juraj na Bregu |
| Died | May 1945 (aged 31) near Klagenfurt |
| Occupation | Author, poet, child writer |
| Language | Croatian |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Period | 1939–1945 |
| Notable awards | The City of Zagreb Award, 1945 |
| Spouse | Marija Petreé D' Artagnan (1941–1945; his death) |
| Children | Lada Kos Vera Kos-Paliska |
Vinko Kos (born July 10, 1914 – died May 1945) was a Croatian writer. He wrote poems and stories, especially for children.
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About Vinko Kos
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Early Life and Education
Vinko Kos was born in a small village called Vučetinec. This village is in Croatia. He was born on July 10, 1914. His parents were Petar and Ana Kos. Sadly, his mother passed away in 1942, and his father in 1945.
Vinko went to primary school in his village. He was very smart but also very poor. A poet named Stjepan Horvat helped him continue his education. Vinko then went to a special school called the Varaždin Franciscan Gymnasium. He also studied at a seminary in Škofja Loka.
His Writing Career
In 1936, Vinko stopped his studies. In 1937, he started writing for many different newspapers and magazines. He wrote for publications like Luč, Hrvatska prosvjeta, Hrvatska revija, and Jutarnji list. He wrote many articles and stories during this time.
A Special Project
Vinko Kos worked with Alojzije Stepinac, who was a very important religious leader. With his help, Vinko opened a special place called Dječji grad. This was a school or center for very young children, even before they started regular school. It helped them learn and grow.
His Disappearance
In 1945, Vinko Kos was living in Zagreb with his wife and two daughters. During a very difficult time in history, he disappeared near Klagenfurt. He was only 31 years old. His body was never found.
His Books and Songs
Vinko Kos wrote many books and poems. Some of his works were published after he passed away.
Books for Young Readers
Here are some of the books Vinko Kos wrote:
- Vodopad (1939)
- Kipar (1941)
- Božićne zvjezdice (1941)
- Zlatna jabuka (1942)
- Dušenka (1943)
- Šišmiš (1943)
- Divlji dječak (1943)
- Lada (1944) - This book won The City of Zagreb Award in 1945.
- Planinski dječak (1945)
- Zlatni orasi (published in 1967, after his death)
- Sabrana djela 1-2 (a collection of his works, published in 1997)
Songs Based on His Words
Some of Vinko Kos's poems were turned into songs by famous composers:
- Dom (music by Jakov Gotovac)
- Mura voda teče (music by Krsto Odak)
- Cmreki v snegu spiju (music by I. Sokač)
- Ljubav (music by Lada Kos)
- Veter (music by Lada Kos)
