Serbian literature

Serbian literature reflects the country's rich history, culture, and identity, blending influences from Byzantium, the Ottoman Empire, and Western Europe. It spans medieval chronicles, epic poetry like the “Gorski Vojvoda,” and modern prose and poetry exploring themes of nationhood, struggle, and spirituality. Prominent authors include Vuk Karadžić, who standardized the language, and Ivo Andrić, a Nobel laureate exploring human nature and history. Serbian literature often grapples with national identity, historical trauma, and cultural resilience, maintaining a vivid tradition of storytelling that connects past and present.