Levstik Award
2 appearances
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Edition 0 (1953) Winner
Fran Saleški Finžgar
フラン・サレシュキ・フィンジャール
Furan Saresuki Finjāru
Aliases:
France Finžgar
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1871-02-09 （Doslovče）
- Died
- 1962-06-02 （Ljubljana） age 91
- Nationality
- Slovene
- Languages
- Slovene
- Religion
- Roman Catholic Baptized in 1871 （Baptismal Name: Fran Saleški）
- Residence History
- Doslovče → Radovljica → Ljubljana → Parishes in Upper Carniola
Career
- Occupations
- Roman Catholic priest, novelist, short story writer, playwright, poet, translator
- Active Years
- 1894-1962
- Affiliations
- Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts
- Memberships
- Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts
- Influenced By
- Ivan Cankar, Peter Rosegger, Izidor Cankar, Jože Plečnik
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school in Radovljica | — | Primary education | — | 幼少期 | Slovenia |
| Secondary school in Ljubljana | — | General education | — | 1882-1891 | Slovenia |
| Theological college in Ljubljana | Theology | Theology | — | 1891-1894 | Slovenia |
Primary school in Radovljica
Primary education
Period:
幼少期
Country:
Slovenia
From a poor peasant family
Secondary school in Ljubljana
General education
Period:
1882-1891
Year of Graduation:
1891
Country:
Slovenia
Theological college in Ljubljana
Theology
/ Theology
Period:
1891-1894
Year of Graduation:
1894
Country:
Slovenia
Ordained as priest
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Prešeren Award | — | — | Republic of Slovenia | 受賞 |
| 1953 | Levstik Award | — | — | Slovene Literary Association | 受賞 |
Prešeren Award
1951
Organization:
Republic of Slovenia
Result:
受賞
Levstik Award
1953
Organization:
Slovene Literary Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Pod svobodnim soncem
1907 Historical novelA neo-romantic historical novel set in the 6th century AD depicting conflict between South Slavic tribes, Byzantine Empire, and Avars. Prince Iztok goes incognito to Constantinople, learns tactics, falls in love, and converts to Christianity.
PatriotismSlavic vitalityChristianityByzantine decadence
Mister Torrent
1941 NovelNotable work listed.
Gospod Hudournik (Mr. Squall)
Children's talesHumorous adventures of a city-dweller holidaying in the Karawanks.
HumorNatureRural life
Translations by Author
- Translations of Peter Rosegger's works into Slovene
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Neo-RomanticDepictions of rural and small-town lifeEpic narrative
- Recurring Motifs
- Slavic prideHistorical patriotismChristian valuesFolk life
Legacy
Most popular Slovene folk writer, known for neo-romantic novels and short stories. Served as priest and received Prešeren Award.
Museums
- Finžgar House Doslovče Opened in 1971
Academic Societies
- Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts
In Popular Culture
- Appeared in documentary film O, Vrba
Trivia
- Buried at Žale Cemetery in Ljubljana
- Birth house in Doslovče is a museum
- Close friend of Jože Plečnik
- Collaborated with Liberation Front during WWII