Dubravka Ugrešić 1949 – 2023

Biography

Dubravka Ugrešić was born on March 27, 1949, in Kutina, a town in central Croatia. Throughout her life, she established herself as a significant voice in Croatian literature, contributing meaningfully to her country’s cultural landscape. Her work and presence became an important part of the literary community she inhabited.

Over the course of her career, Ugrešić dedicated herself to writing, leaving behind a legacy that reflected her commitment to the literary arts. She spent much of her life engaged with language and storytelling, disciplines that defined her professional identity and intellectual pursuits.

In her later years, Ugrešić made her home in Amsterdam, where she continued her work until her death on March 17, 2023. She passed away just ten days before what would have been her seventy-fourth birthday. Her passing marked the end of a life devoted to letters and creative expression, leaving behind a body of work that continues to represent an important chapter in Croatian literary history.