The Poet Between Two Terrible Judgments
Valjevo, Brankovina – Desanka Maksimović is the queen bee in the hive of Serbian poetry, not just of the past century. Her poetic origin is the most constant flow of our epic and lyric tradition, said poet Gojko Đogo on Saturday in Brankovina at the ceremony where he was presented with this year's 'Desanka Maksimović' Award for his overall contribution to Serbian poetry.
TL;DR
- Gojko Đogo received the 'Desanka Maksimović' Award for his overall contribution to Serbian poetry.
- Đogo's speech highlighted Desanka Maksimović's position as a cornerstone of Serbian poetry and her connection to tradition.
- He described Maksimović's poetry as disciplined yet deeply emotional, with words obeying her command.
- The jury lauded Đogo's poetic world for its coherence, linguistic integrity, and its grounding in life's realities.
- Đogo's work was characterized by its strong metaphors, connection to nature, and engagement with cultural and linguistic heritage.
- The award ceremony was organized by the 'Ljubomir Nenadović' Central Library and the 'Desanka Maksimović' Foundation in Brankovina.