Description: (Writer)
Branko Ćopić was a Serbian writer celebrated for his poetry, short stories, and novels, with a focus on works for children and young adults. His writings, frequently based on the backdrop of World War II in revolutionary Yugoslavia, employed humor using ridicule, satire, and irony. Despite encountering criticism for his satirical pieces addressing societal and political matters, Ćopić's popularity enabled him to support himself solely through his literary creations. His remarkable literary talent was acknowledged through the inclusion of his works in school curricula, making some of them mandatory reading.