Nevin Birsa (Slovene poet), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Place of Birth: Branik, Nova Gorica City Municipality, Slovenia
About Nevin Birsa (Slovene poet)
- Nevin Birsa (August 25, 1947 – October 1, 2003) was a Slovene poet. Birsa was born in the village of Branik (then known as Rihemberk) in the Vipava Valley, in western Slovenia.
- He studied at the Pedagogic Academy of the University of Ljubljana.
- He published numerous poetry collections, which gained widespread recognition, especially after his talent was pointed out by the poet and author Ciril Zlobec.
- Birsa lived in his home village most of his life, leading a simple lifestyle.
- His highly sophisticated poetry, which showed the influence of Georg Trakl, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Edvard Kocbek, attracted considerable interest regarding his personality. Birsa was a quite prolific author.
- During his lifetime, he published 16 poetry collection and a posthumous collection of his unedited poetry was published in 2004. Birsa died in his home village in 2003 and is buried at the local cemetery.
- In 2006, the local authorities created memorial spot in the local library.
- His birthplace is nearby.
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