Hugo Badalic
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Hugo Badalić was a Croatian
writer.
, and the gymnasium
in Zagreb
. After finishing the gymnasium he went to university in Vienna
where he graduated with a degree in Classical philology
in 1874. The same year he was appointed as a teacher of the Grandy Gymnasium in Zagreb. In 1879 he served as a professor at the gymnasium in Rijeka
, returning in 1882 to Zagreb where he worked at the gymnasium in Gornji Grad
. From 1884, he served as the director of a female high school in Zagreb, and from 1896 as the first director of the newly-established Grand Gymnasium in Zagreb's Donji Grad
. He published writings in Agramer Tagblatt, Napredak, Hrvatska vila, Velebit and many other periodicals. In 1884, he was elected to the committee of Matica hrvatska
, where he edited a number of Matica's editions among which the collection of poetry Hrvatska antologija (Zagreb, 1892) can be singled out as the most notable. Badalić was the author of numerous literary discussions, recensions, pedagogic
articles, and together with Ivan Broz
, wrote the mandatory high-school handbook Poetika i stilistika za Hrvatsku čitanku za niže razrede srednje škole. He also published a collection of romantic songs: "Zlatno doba" (publisher Franz Bondy, Wien).
, 1874). Badalić's poetry, published in his Izabrane pjesme ("Selected poems", 1896), quite popular at the time, and also set to music according to Illyrian customs
(Hatze, Ja ne znam što je majka mi), is also represented in modern anthologies (Danica, 1973; Majka, 1973; Vječnotraž, 1975). His poetry encompasses various literary genres, from romantic (Bolna djevojka), odic (to Ljudevit Gaj
), to elegies (U Jurjevcu), thematically mainly focussing to patriotic and occasional motifs.
According to the drama of German Romanticist Theodor Körner
Nikolas Graf von Zriny oder die Belagerung von Sigeth, which premièred the opening of the new theatre building at the Mark's Square in 1834, Badalić wrote the libretto
for the historical opera
Nikola Šubić Zrinjski by Ivan Zajc
(published in Hrvatski dom, 1876). In the theatrical life he was also a translator (of Mayerbeer, Shakespeare, Goethe etc.)
Croats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
writer.
Biography
Badalić attended primary school in his native city and KostajnicaKostajnica
Kostajnica can refer to:* Kostajnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a town on the right bank of river Una, in Bosnia* Hrvatska Kostajnica, a town on the left bank of river Una, in Croatia* Kostajnica , a village near Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina...
, and the gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)
A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
in Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
. After finishing the gymnasium he went to university in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
where he graduated with a degree in Classical philology
Classical philology
Classical philology is the study of ancient Greek and classical Latin. Classical philology has been defined as "the careful study of the literary and philosophical texts of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds." Greek and Latin literature and civilization have traditionally been considered...
in 1874. The same year he was appointed as a teacher of the Grandy Gymnasium in Zagreb. In 1879 he served as a professor at the gymnasium in Rijeka
Rijeka
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants...
, returning in 1882 to Zagreb where he worked at the gymnasium in Gornji Grad
Gradec, Zagreb
Gradec or Grič is a part of the Zagreb, Croatia, and together with Kaptol it is the mediaeval nucleus of the city. It's situated on the hill of Gornji Grad.- History :Gradec was given a royal charter by King Bela IV in 1242...
. From 1884, he served as the director of a female high school in Zagreb, and from 1896 as the first director of the newly-established Grand Gymnasium in Zagreb's Donji Grad
Donji Grad
Donji grad is one of the 17 city districts of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It is located in the central part of the city and has 45,108 inhabitants . The official name of the district is rarely used, for it is dubbed centar by most of the Zagreb residents....
. He published writings in Agramer Tagblatt, Napredak, Hrvatska vila, Velebit and many other periodicals. In 1884, he was elected to the committee of Matica hrvatska
Matica hrvatska
Matica hrvatska is one of the oldest Croatian cultural institutions, dating back to 1842. The name is somewhat idiosyncratic, best translated as "The Croatian Centre" . It is the largest publisher of Croatian language books...
, where he edited a number of Matica's editions among which the collection of poetry Hrvatska antologija (Zagreb, 1892) can be singled out as the most notable. Badalić was the author of numerous literary discussions, recensions, pedagogic
Pedagogy
Pedagogy is the study of being a teacher or the process of teaching. The term generally refers to strategies of instruction, or a style of instruction....
articles, and together with Ivan Broz
Ivan Broz
Ivan Broz was a Croatian linguist and literary historian.-Biography:Broz was born Klanjec where he attended primary school, then moved to primary school in Varaždin, and gymnasium in Karlovac, Požega, and Zagreb, where he graduated...
, wrote the mandatory high-school handbook Poetika i stilistika za Hrvatsku čitanku za niže razrede srednje škole. He also published a collection of romantic songs: "Zlatno doba" (publisher Franz Bondy, Wien).
Literary work
As a gymnasium student Badalić edited the periodical Ljiljan where he published his first poem in 1867 (Berba). He received literary recognition with historic poem Panem et circenes (VijenacVijenac
Vijenac is a biweekly magazine for literature, art and science, established in December 1993 and published by Matica hrvatska, the central national cultural institution in Croatia.-Historical background:...
, 1874). Badalić's poetry, published in his Izabrane pjesme ("Selected poems", 1896), quite popular at the time, and also set to music according to Illyrian customs
Illyrian movement
The Illyrian movement , also Croatian national revival , was a cultural and political campaign with roots in the early modern period, and revived by a group of young Croatian intellectuals during the first half of 19th century, around the years of 1835–1849...
(Hatze, Ja ne znam što je majka mi), is also represented in modern anthologies (Danica, 1973; Majka, 1973; Vječnotraž, 1975). His poetry encompasses various literary genres, from romantic (Bolna djevojka), odic (to Ljudevit Gaj
Ljudevit Gaj
Ljudevit Gaj was a Croatian linguist, politician, journalist and writer. He was one of the central figures of the Croatian national reformation, also known as the Illyrian Movement.-Origin:...
), to elegies (U Jurjevcu), thematically mainly focussing to patriotic and occasional motifs.
According to the drama of German Romanticist Theodor Körner
Theodor Körner (author)
Karl Theodor Körner was a German poet and soldier. After some time in Vienna, where he wrote some light comedies and other works, he became a soldier and joined the German uprising against Napoleon...
Nikolas Graf von Zriny oder die Belagerung von Sigeth, which premièred the opening of the new theatre building at the Mark's Square in 1834, Badalić wrote the libretto
Libretto
A libretto is the text used in an extended musical work such as an opera, operetta, masque, oratorio, cantata, or musical. The term "libretto" is also sometimes used to refer to the text of major liturgical works, such as mass, requiem, and sacred cantata, or even the story line of a...
for the historical opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
Nikola Šubić Zrinjski by Ivan Zajc
Ivan Zajc
Ivan Dragutin Stjepan Zajc or Ivan pl. Zajc , was a Croatian composer, conductor, director and teacher who for over forty years dominated Croatia's musical culture...
(published in Hrvatski dom, 1876). In the theatrical life he was also a translator (of Mayerbeer, Shakespeare, Goethe etc.)