The Last Yugoslav? An Evening with Muharem Bazdulj | Poslednji Jugosloven? Veče sa Muharemom Bazdulj
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Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm
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Busboys & Poets (14th & Vst NW DC) | Washington, DC
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Promotion of the novel "A Tin Coffin for Zaimović Zejna" and a Conversation with the AuthorMuharem Bazdulj is considered one of the leading literary voices of the younger generation from the former Yugoslavia, recognized for his ability to bridge historical events with fictional narratives. His work is vital in exploring Balkan identity, the nuances of post-Yugoslav life, and the "paradoxes of the 20th century."
What does it mean to be a writer in the post-Yugoslav space today? Muharem Bazdulj—a leading public intellectual active in both Sarajevo and Belgrade—joins us in DC to explore the intersection of identity, history, and journalism. The core of this conversation, which will be conducted in English, will be his novel "A Tin Coffin for Zaimović Zejna," through which the author once again demonstrates his skill in weaving personal destinies with major historical upheavals.
With over a dozen books translated into 20 languages, Bazdulj offers a unique perspective on the "Balkan soul" and the challenges of the 21st century. Come for the literary insight; stay for the sharp cultural commentary. Often compared to Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić, Bazdulj navigates the complex history of the Balkans with a sharp, modern lens. As a novelist, award-winning journalist, and translator, he will discuss his latest work and the enduring power of storytelling in a region shaped by conflict and transformation.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage with a master of the historical novella.
TIME: Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Promocija romana „Limeni lijes za Zaimović Zejnu“ i razgovor sa autorom
Muharem Bazdulj važi za jedan od najvažnijih književnih glasova mlađe generacije sa prostora bivše Jugoslavije, prepoznatljiv po sposobnosti da majstorski prepliće istorijske događaje sa fikcijom. Njegov rad je ključan za razumevanje balkanskog identiteta, nijansi postjugoslovenskog života i svih „paradoksa 20. veka“.
Šta danas znači biti pisac u postjugoslovenskom prostoru? Muharem Bazdulj — vodeći javni intelektualac prisutan i u Sarajevu i u Beogradu — pridružuje nam se u Vašingtonu kako bi istražio preseke identiteta, istorije i novinarstva. Osnova ovog razgovora, koji će se voditi na Engleskom jeziku biće njegov roman „Limeni lijes za Zaimović Zejnu“, kroz koji autor još jednom pokazuje svoju veštinu spajanja ličnih sudbina sa velikim istorijskim potresima.
Sa više od deset knjiga prevedenih na 20 jezika, Bazdulj nudi jedinstven pogled na „balkansku dušu“ i izazove 21. veka. Dođite po književni uvid, ostanite zbog britke kulturne kritike. Često poređen sa nobelovcem Ivom Andrićem, Bazdulj kroz oštru, modernu prizmu navigira kompleksnom istorijom Balkana. Kao romanopisac, nagrađivani novinar i prevodilac, on će govoriti o svom najnovijem radu i neprolaznoj snazi pripovedanja u regionu koji su oblikovali konflikti i transformacije.
Ne propustite ovu retku priliku za razgovor sa majstorom istorijske novele.
VREME: Petak, 1. maj 2026. | 19:30 – 21:30
LOKACIJA: Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Busboys and Poets - 14th & V
Langston Room @ Busboys and Poets - 14th & V
2021 14th St, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20009
May 1, 2026, 7:30 - 9:30 PM EDT
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