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Radovan Ivšić
Croatian poet (1921–2009)
Radovan Ivšić | |
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Radovan Ivšić and Annie Le Brun | |
| Born | (1921-06-22)June 22, 1921 Zagreb, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes |
| Died | December 25, 2009(2009-12-25) (aged 88) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Poet, dramatist, translator |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Alma mater | University of Zagreb |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Poetry, drama, essays |
| Literary movement | Surrealism |
| Notable works | King Gordogan |
| Spouse | Annie Le Brun |
| Relatives | Stjepan Ivšić (father) |
Radovan Ivšić (June 22, 1921 – December 25, 2009) was a Croatian writer, best known for his drama Kralj Gordogan and book of poems Crno.
Ivšić spent his life uncompromisingly in the spirit of liberty. Such values brought him close to the surrealist movement. He was a friend of André Breton and Toyen and was one of the signers of the last Manifeste du surréalisme, 1955.
His best-known statements are “Never give up your dreams” and paraphrase