Marína | IBBY Europe

Language: Slovak
Title in English: Marína
Author: Andrej Sládkovič
Illustrator: Katarína Vavrová
Illustrations: Colour
Place of publication: Bratislava
Country: Slovakia
Publisher: Perfekt
Year of publication: 2015
Pages: 115 p.
Size: 24 x 32 cm
ISBN: 978-80-8046-718-0
Category: Poetry

It is the central masterpiece of Slovak romanticism. And it is an extensive love poetic composition. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful love masterworks in the Slovak literature. Marína, the romantic songs of Andrej Sládkovič, is now published and accompanied exclusively by illustrations of Katarína Vavrová. A remarkable colourful publication is full of love toward a woman and a homeland. It is intended for all age categories. The book was awarded The Most Beautiful Children's Book of the Autumn 2015.