About
A modernist Slovene author, poet, playwright, and activist, he is best known for his novel Na Klancu (On the Hill); his drama Hlapci (Serfs); and his satirical work Pohujsanje v dolini Sentflorijanski (Scandal in St. Florian Valley). He is also famous for his symbolist short stories.
Before Fame
He studied engineering for a time at the University of Vienna.
Trivia
His image appeared on the 10,000 tolar bill in Slovenia between 1994 and 2007.
Family Life
He was one of several children born to an impoverished artisan father, and he was raised mostly by his mother.
Associated With
His worldview was influenced by the work of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
