Milorad Pavic

Milorad Pavic was a Serbian novelist, poet, and literary historian. Born on October 15, 1929, in Belgrade, he gained international fame with his novel 'Dictionary of the Khazars' (1984), which was written in a non-linear and lexicon format, allowing readers to choose their own path through the narrative. Pavic's work is known for its experimental style and often delves into themes of history, mythology, and religion. He was also a professor of Serbian literature at the University of Novi Sad. Pavic passed away on November 30, 2009.

Books

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  1. 1. Dictionary of the Khazars

    "Dictionary of the Khazars" is a metaphysical, historical novel written in the form of a lexicon. The book presents three different versions - Christian, Islamic, and Hebrew - of the history of the Khazars, an ancient people who converted to one of these three religions. The novel, filled with dreamlike narratives and fantastical elements, invites the reader to become an active participant, choosing their own path through the non-linear text, and even solving a murder mystery embedded within the story.