About
Twentieth-century Serbian-Romanian poet and editor whose poetry collections include Kora (Bark) and Vucja So (Wolf’s Salt).
Before Fame
He studied at the universities of Belgrade and Bucharest. After graduation, he fought in World War II and was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp.
Trivia
His modernist literary style was influenced by both Serbian folk literature and surrealism.
Family Life
He was born in the village of Grebenac, Serbia.
Associated With
He was admired by British poet Ted Hughes. Hughes was famously married to American poet Sylvia Plath.