{"id":24615,"date":"2025-06-16T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mai.org.mk\/macedonian-literature\/?p=24615"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:38:52","slug":"gorjan-petreski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mai.org.mk\/macedonian-literature\/gorjan-petreski\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorjan PETREVSKI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Literature for children and youth is more responsible than that aimed at adults. There is a red line that must not be crossed… it should reflect their time, yet artfully introduce values from past childhoods that will also resonate with new generations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biography<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Gorjan Petrevsk<\/strong>i (1951, Mrenoga) is a renowned Macedonian writer for children and young adults. He has published numerous books of prose, poetry, and plays, many of which have become classics in children\u2019s literature. His works are characterized by warmth, imagination, and a deep understanding of childhood. Petrevski has received several national awards and is included in school curricula. Translated into multiple languages, his stories continue to inspire young readers across generations, making him one of the most influential voices in contemporary Macedonian children\u2019s literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MARTA (1989)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Marta <\/em>(1989) is one of the most beloved novels in contemporary Macedonian literature for young readers. The story follows Marta, a teenage girl navigating the challenges of growing up, friendship, and first love, while also facing questions of identity and belonging. Written with warmth and emotional depth, the novel captures the fragile yet powerful world of adolescence. With over twenty editions and a lasting presence in school curricula, Marta has become a classic that continues to inspire and resonate with generations of readers in Macedonia and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Publisher: <\/strong>Makedonska rec, 2023 (22. edition)
203 pages, paperback, 140×200 mm
Age: 9+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MY NAME IS VIVIEN LEIGH (2020)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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A poignant coming-of-age novel that delves into the complexities of identity and self-discovery. The story follows a young woman named Vivien, who, inspired by the iconic actress Vivien Leigh, adopts her name as a means of escaping her own reality. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, the novel explores themes of personal transformation, the search for meaning, and the interplay between fantasy and reality. His lyrical prose and deep empathy for his characters make this work a compelling exploration of the human condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



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Publisher: <\/strong>Makedonska rec, 2020
337 pages, paperback, 140×200 mm
Age: 12+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Info contact: <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

sekretar@mai.org.mk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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