“ Serbian poet from Mostar. His work is distinguished by strong racial qualities. In addition to verses in which he reveals his close sympathy with the peasants, he has taken the picturesque scenery of his native district as the theme for a number of charming poems. His subjective lyric poetry is elegiac in character. As a master of metrical form Šantić ranks high among modern Serbian poets. His translation of Heine's "Intermezzo," for example, is regarded as a great achievement.312
Šrámek, [22] Fráňa (b. 1877) . Czech author, whose work, both in prose and verse, shows considerable promise. ”

“ Slovene poet, whose best work consists of ballads and romances, in which, without attempting any innovations of language, he contrives to write pleasant and effective verse. In Slovene literature his poetry finds a place midway between the classical diction of Prešern and the more modern achievements of such a poet as Župančič.313
Balmont, Konstantin Dmitryevitch (b. 1867) . Russian poet, whose lyrical diction is remarkable for its eminently musical qualities. Balmont, as he himself proudly announces in "My Songcraft," has enriched the Russian language with new musical and rhythmical devices. ”

“ In these works he has elaborated a poetical philosophy, for which his unique style, with its wealth of imagery, mystical atmosphere and singular beauty of language, has proved a most fitting medium of expression. ”

“ Polish novelist. In such works as "The Emancipated" and "The Outpost" he deals with the problems of feminism and the position of the Polish peasant, thus preparing the ground for the younger generation of Polish novelists, who have treated similar subjects with more artistic finesse. His "Pharaoh" is a historical novel which has been compared with Flaubert's "Salambô." Prus is perhaps most successful in his short tales and sketches, whose kindly humour is well in keeping with the humane tendencies they pursue. ”

“ She has also written excellent literary criticism, sketches of travel and numerous poetical translations, especially from the other Slavonic literatures.211
Kosor, Josip (b. 1879) . Croatian poet, novelist and dramatist, four of whose plays, under the title, "People of the Universe," have already appeared in an English translation. His first collection of stories earned him the name of the Croatian Gorky. Kosor's work is marked by an impulsive energy which is not as yet sufficiently counterbalanced by a sense of form. ”

“ Russian poet, whose work has been strongly influenced by the French symbolists and also by Verhaeren. He has made numerous translations from both these sources. The polished and deliberate workmanship of his poems offers a contrast and a counterpoise to the impulsive and spontaneous lyricism of Balmont.194
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovitch (1860–1904) . Chekhov's work as a novelist and playwright is so well-known, that it is hardly necessary to characterise it here. ”

“ Anthology of Modern Slavonic Literature in Prose and Verse — Bibliography
Anthology of Modern Slavonic Literature in Prose and Verse — Bibliography
1919
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
In addition to the works of individual authors, the following have been found useful in selecting material:—
Russian
Думы и пѣсни. Сборникъ новыхъ пьсенъ (Ed. by A. Tchebotarevskaya, Moscow, 1911) .
Полньій Чтецъ-Декламаторъ (Ed. by I. D. Shemyakin) .
Современные Русскіе Лурики 1907–1912 (Ed. by E. Stern, Petrograd, 1913) . ”