Djordje Ćirjanić
Serbian literary writer
Award-winning novelist and short story writer, exploring power, faith, love, violence, and moral responsibility through literary fiction rooted in European history, philosophy, and psychological depth.
About the Author
Djordje Cirjanic is the author of multiple acclaimed novels and short story collections published in Serbia, recipient of major literary awards, and finalist for several national prizes.
His work combines historical depth, philosophical inquiry, and intimate psychological storytelling, addressing themes of authority, belief, identity, love, and the consequences of human choice.
Selected Works
- Santiago – literary allegory of power and survival
- Scars – psychological novel on trauma and family violence
- Carpe Diem – award-winning short story collection
- Demons of the Intoxicated Soul – winner of the Jovan Skerlić Award
- Legacy – historical epic novel in two volumes
- Victims of Lies
- Seven Miracles
- The Confession of Minja Janković
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Winner of the Jovan Skerlić Award (2023)
- Winner of the Zlatni Hrast Award (2022)
- Finalist for the Miroslav Dereta Award (multiple times)
- Critically reviewed by leading Serbian literary critics
- Second prize on Pegasus edition (2012)
- Winner of Crossroads Award (2013)
- Winer of Sabor Narodne muzike (2022)
International Representation
Currently seeking international literary representation and translation opportunities.