KnowraDragotin KetteDragotin KetteDragotin Kette (1876–1899) was a Slovenian poet and writer whose lyrical poetry helped shape Slovenian modernism.BriefConnectSlovenian modernism: A late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century literary movement that renewed Slovenian writing through new forms and sensibilities. Kette is counted among its leading early poets.Na trgu: A lyric poem by Dragotin Kette, known in English as “In the Square.” Its intimate urban scene is among the best-known examples of Kette's lyric poetry.Josip Murn: A Slovenian modernist poet (1879–1901) and contemporary of Dragotin Kette. Murn's lyric experimentation developed alongside Kette's within the same literary generation.Prem: A village in southwestern Slovenia, the birthplace of Dragotin Kette. Kette's early life began in this small rural community.Slovenian literature: Literature written in Slovene or produced within the cultural history of Slovenia. Kette's work helped establish a modern voice within this national tradition.Pijanec: A poem by Dragotin Kette whose title means “The Drunkard.” It exemplifies the vivid character sketches found in his verse.Ivan Cankar: A Slovenian writer (1876–1918), known for prose, drama, and political writing. Cankar belonged to the same generation that established Slovenian modernism.Ljubljana: The capital and largest city of Slovenia, and a longstanding center of Slovenian cultural life. Kette studied and worked in the city during the final years of his life.Slovene language: A South Slavic language spoken chiefly in Slovenia and written in the Latin alphabet. Kette composed poetry in the language whose literary possibilities were expanding in his era.Poet: A writer who creates poetry, using concentrated language, rhythm, and imagery. Kette's reputation rests chiefly on his work as a lyric poet.Show all 20Linked from 2 pagesShow all 2