In a Sentimental Mood - Hardcover

by Ivana Bodrozic (Author), Ellen Elias-Bursac Elias-Bursac (Translator), Damir Sodan (Translator)

A poignant exploration of memory, loss, and resilience through evocative verse.

Ivana Bodrozic's poetry delves into the depths of human emotion, navigating the complexities of intimacy, trauma, and the search for meaning. From jazz-inspired rhythms to intimate bedroom scenes, these poems reveal that being alone is not the worst fate--losing one's dignity is. Through vivid imagery and raw honesty, Bodrozic captures the fragility of life and the enduring power of the human spirit.

For readers seeking profound reflections on the human condition, In a Sentimental Mood offers a powerful and moving experience. Discover a collection that resonates with vulnerability, longing, and the unwavering pursuit of hope. Perfect for lovers of contemporary poetry, Croatian literature, and anyone who has ever felt the weight of memory.

Author Biography

Ivana Bodrozic lives in Zagreb, Croatia. In 2005, she published her first poetry collection, Prvi korak u tamu (The First Step Into Darkness) as part of the Goran Award for Young Poets. Her first novel Hotel Zagorje (Hotel Tito) was published in 2010 and went on to be a Croatian best-seller; the French edition won the prestigious Prix Ulysse for best debut novel. She has also published the poetry collection Prijelaz za divlje zivotinje (A Road for Wild Animals) and the short story collection 100% Pamuk (100% Cotton). Her novel The Pit was awarded the Balkan Noir Prize for best crime novel. Bodrozic's work has been translated into English, German, French, Czech, Danish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Spanish, Italian, and Macedonian.

Ellen Elias-Bursac translates fiction and nonfiction from Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, including Ivana Bodrozic's novel The Hotel Tito. Her translation of David Albahari's novel Götz and Meyer was given the 2006 ALTA National Translation Award. She is the president of the American Literary Translators Association.

Damir Sodan is a Croatian poet, playwright, editor, and translator. His notable poetry translations into Croatian include the work of Leonard Cohen, Charles Bukowski, Raymond Carver, Charles Simic, Richard Brautigan, and Frank O'Hara. He divides his time between The Hague, the Netherlands, and Split, Croatia.