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The World and Humans is a captivating collection of poetic reflections and philosophical insights that delve into the intricate relationship between nature and humanity. This thought-provoking work centers on the essence of being human, exploring profound themes such as thought, language, truth, madness, and the constructs of society. Through a series of reflective pieces, the book invites readers to engage with their own experiences and grapple with existential questions.

Structured into six evocative, poetic sequences—“Meditations,” “Toys and Machines,” “Thought and Touch,” “Traps,” “Paradise in Tales,” and “Time and Value”—each section delivers a unique perspective. The “Meditations” cycle features titles like “The Sun and Sea Stars,” “The Sea and the Sky,” “The Sea and Silence,” “Shores,” “Meditation,” “Stellar Waste,” and “Various Dimensions.” These poems convey a serene, meditative tone, emphasizing the vital relationship between humanity and the natural world and advocating for a balanced way of living.

In striking contrast, the “Traps” cycle presents a biting critique of global injustices through irony and satire. This section challenges readers, particularly those in privileged positions, to confront their responsibilities in addressing these pressing issues. Ultimately, the book constructs a rich tapestry of ideas that compel readers to reflect on the nature of truth, the power of communication, and the inherent paradoxes of human existence. Every section beckons deeper contemplation of how these themes resonate within individual lives and across society, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human experience.
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Dejan Stojanovic


Dejan Stojanović was born in Peć, Kosovo (the former Yugoslavia), in 1959. Although a lawyer by education, he has never practiced law and instead became a journalist, working as a foreign correspondent in the early nineties. He is a poet, essayist, philosopher, and businessman.

 

In 1986, as a young writer, he was recognized among 200 writers at the Bor (former Yugoslavia) Literary Festival. In addition to poetry and prose, he has worked as a journalist for the Serbian weekly magazine Pogledi (Views). His book of interviews from 1990 to 1992 in Europe and America, entitled Conversations, included interviews with several major American writers, including Nobel Laureate Saul Bellow, Charles Simic, and Steve Tesich. The book was awarded the Rastko Petrović Prize by the Serbian Heritage Foundation and the Association of Writers of Serbia for intellectual engagement.

 

He has published books of poems:

Circling (Krugovanje), Narodna knjiga – Alfa, Belgrade, three editions – 1993, 1998, and 2000.

The Sun Watches Itself (Sunce sebe gleda), NIP Književna reč, Belgrade, 1999.

The Sign and its Children (Znak i njegova deca), Prosveta, Belgrade, 2000.

The Creator (Tvoritelj), Narodna knjiga, Belgrade, 2000.

The Shape (Oblik), Gramatik, Podgorica, 2000.

The Dance of Time (Ples vremena), Konras, Belgrade, 2007.


Pentalogy: The World in Nowhereness (Svet u nigdini):

1. Ozar (Ozar), Udruženje književnika Srbije, Belgrade, 2017.

2. The World and God (Svet i Bog), Udruženje književnika Srbije, Belgrade, 2017.

3. The World in Nowhereness (Svet u nigdini), Udruženje književnika Srbije, 2017.

4. The World and Humans (Svet i ljudi), Udruženje književnika Srbije, Belgrade, 2017.

5. The Home of Light (Dom svetlosti). Udruženje književnika Srbije, Belgrade, 2017.


The Hidden Light (Skrivena svetlost), Čigoja, Belgrade, 2018.

Primordial Spark (Iskra iskona), Albatros plus, Belgrade, 2021.

Centuries and Steps (Vekovi i koraci), Albatros plus, Belgrade, 2023.

 

Essays:

Creator and Creating (Stvaralac i stvaranje), Albatros plus, Belgrade, 2021.

The New Man and the New World (Novočovek i novosvet), Rad, Belgrade, 2022.


Interviews:

Conversations (Razgovori), NIP Književna reč, Belgrade, 1999


Anthology: Selected Serbian Plays (Izabrane srpske drame), USA, 2016.


He lived in Chicago between 1990 and 2014 and is a Serbian and US citizen.