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France Prešeren
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France Prešeren is without question the greatest Slovene poet and arguably the country's most important cultural figure. Since his death in 1849, his name and …
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Herman Potočnik
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Born in the lovely town of Pula to a staunchly Slovene family, Herman Potočnik entered this world on December 22nd, 1892. His father, a high ranking navy …
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Laibach
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Much like France Prešeren stands tall over the history of Slovene literature, one band stands tall over its musical history. Their name is Laibach, and …
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Slavoj Žižek
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With his only serious competition coming from an overweight alcoholic who floats down rivers, it's fairly safe to say that Slavoj Žižek is by far the most …
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