politics
April 29, 2026
Testimony of Time and Human Nature: Final Volume of Pavle Ugrinov's Diaries Promoted
In the Roman Hall of the Belgrade City Library, the book "Zero Existence: Diary 1990-2006", the third and final volume of diary entries by one of the most significant contemporary Serbian writers, Pavle Ugrinov, was presented. The importance of this publication, released by the publishing house "Agora", was discussed by editor Nenad Šaponja, literary critic Slađana Ilić, and the writer's son and editor, Pavle Popović.
TL;DR
- The book "Zero Existence: Diary 1990-2006" is the final volume of Pavle Ugrinov's diaries, published by "Agora".
- Nenad Šaponja described the diaries as an "incredible testimony to the time" and Ugrinov as a writer with a vast literary opus.
- Literary critic Slađana Ilić noted Ugrinov's constant need to record reality due to his sensitive nature and the stressful environment he perceived.
- Ugrinov's writings reflect his realization that literature cannot correct societal and political events, leading to his concept of "zero existence."
- Pavle Popović, the writer's son and editor, shared details about the manuscript's creation and his mother's crucial role in transcribing the diaries.
- Upcoming events, including a promotion at RTS and a symposium in Vojvodina, will mark the centenary of Ugrinov's birth.
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