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Iza Strehar's debut novel 'Drsenje' explores young women's struggles

From Delo · () Slovenian

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  • Iza Strehar's debut novel, 'Drsenje,' explores the struggles of two young women, drawing inspiration from her own difficult experiences.
  • The novel contrasts the fear of living a mundane life with the reality of navigating complex personal challenges.
  • Strehar is an award-winning screenwriter and playwright, with previous accolades for her dramatic works.

Iza Strehar, an acclaimed screenwriter and playwright, has ventured into novel writing with her debut work, 'Drsenje' (Sliding). The novel delves into the anxieties and challenges faced by two young women, a theme Strehar felt compelled to explore, partly drawing from her own difficult personal experiences.

Strehar reflects on a peculiar irony: the constant fear of inheriting the uneventful lives of previous generations, only to find that such a simple existence is unattainable. 'Drsenje' navigates this tension, exploring the complexities that prevent a life from being merely mundane.

I felt that this book needed to be written.

· Iza StreharExplaining her motivation for writing her debut novel, 'Drsenje.'

Her background in screenwriting and playwriting lends a unique perspective to her literary endeavors. Strehar has previously received the prestigious Slavko Grum award for her dramatic text 'Illegitimate Mothers' and a Vesna award for her screenplay 'Pig,' a derogatory term for a woman. These accolades highlight her established talent in crafting compelling narratives.

It's this irony: we've always feared having the boring lives of our parents, but in reality, we can't have them.

· Iza StreharReflecting on the contrast between the fear of a mundane life and its actual unattainability.
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