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Croatian author Slobodan Šnajder dies at the age of 78

Croatian author Slobodan Šnajder has unexpectedly passed away in Zagreb. He was known for works such as "The Angel of Disappearance."

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Croatian author Slobodan Šnajder unexpectedly passed away on Sunday evening, August 30, at the age of 78 in his hometown of Zagreb. This was announced by Zsolnay Verlag on Monday.

Šnajder was known for his literary works that often focused on the history of his home country, Croatia. One of his most famous books is "The Angel of Disappearance," which addresses themes such as identity and loss.

In the spring, the author spent two months in a guest apartment at the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna. There, he worked on a new novel intended to be the final piece of a trilogy and presented the German translation of the middle part, "The Angel of Disappearance."

Šnajder's literary contributions earned him recognition both in Croatia and internationally, making him a significant voice in Croatian literature.

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