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Andriana Škunca, Croatian Poet, Dies at 83
Renowned Croatian poet, photographer and literary critic Andriana Škunca died in 2026 at the age of 83. Born on 9 March 1944 in Bjelovar, she grew up in Novalja on the island of Pag, a setting that shaped much of her work.
Škunca published her first poetry collection, *Do neba bijelo*, in 1969 and went on to release several notable volumes, including *Kratka sjena podneva* (1973) and *Pomaci tišine* (1981). She co‑edited the anthology *Naša ljubavnica tlapnja* (1992) with Z. Mrkonjić and H. Pejaković. Her contributions earned her major honours such as the Goranov vijenac award for her complete poetic opus in 2006 and the Vladimir Nazor award for lifetime achievement in 2019. The City of Novalja issued a public condolence, highlighting her lasting impact on the cultural identity of Novalja and Pag.
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Andriana Škunca · Goranov Vijenac Award · Novalja · Pag · Vladimir Nazor Award
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Škunca’s poetry was heavily influenced by the island of Pag where she grew up. likaclub.net.hr · www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] She was awarded the Vladimir Nazor lifetime achievement award in 2019. likaclub.net.hr · www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Andriana Škunca died in 2026 at the age of 83. likaclub.net.hr · www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] She was born on 9 March 1944 in Bjelovar, Croatia. www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Her first poetry collection, *Do neba bijelo*, was published in 1969. likaclub.net.hr · www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] She co‑edited the anthology *Naša ljubavnica tlapnja* in 1992 with Z. Mrkonjić and H. Pejaković. www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] She received the Goranov vijenac award for her entire poetic oeuvre in 2006. likaclub.net.hr · www.booksa.hr · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The City of Novalja issued a public condolence noting her influence on the town’s cultural identity. likaclub.net.hr · www.vecernji.hr