About: Odiljenje sigetsko

Odiljenje sigetsko (English: Farewell at Siget) is an intertextual poetic work by Pavao Ritter Vitezović first published in 1684. It is regarded as the first and most important vernacular piece by the author. Odiljenje sigetsko was written sometime between 1679 and 1682 and covers the 1566 Siege of Szigetvar relying on previous adaptations of the same subject. Being particularly notable for its unusual form, there is a distinct lack of discernable classification regarding its genre, which often led to debates among literary historians. It is sometimes described as a "mosaic" incorporating a vast array of literary elements and devices, with a fragmented form. It was well received by its contemporaries, subsequently inspiring a number of authors in the 18th century.