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- In ljubezen tudi
- Cette nuit, je l'ai vue
- Galley Slave
- It's Already the Morning of the Last Day
- Zumbidos en la cabeza
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Drago Jančar ( pronounced [ˈdɾáːɡɔ ˈjàːntʃaɾ]; born 13 April 1948) is a Slovenian writer, playwright and essayist. Jančar is one of the best-known contemporary Slovene writers. In Slovenia, he is also known for his political commentaries and civic engagement. Jančar's novels, essays, and short stories have been translated into 21 languages and published in Europe, Asia, and the United States. The most numerous translations are into German, followed by Czech and Croatian.His plays have also been staged by a number of foreign theatres, and in Slovenia they are frequently considered the highlights of the theatrical season. He lives and works in Ljubljana.
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1948 births20th-century male writers20th-century Slovenian writers21st-century Slovenian writersHerder Prize recipientsKresnik Award laureatesLiving peopleMembers of the European Academy of Sciences and ArtsMembers of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and ArtsPrešeren Award laureatesSlovenian dramatists and playwrightsSlovenian essayists