Slovenian Diasporic Literature: The Case of Jože Žohar

Abstract

The article thematically and stylistically analyzes the verse written by the Slovenian migrant poet from Australia, Jože Žohar, in the Slovenian language, which has only been published in Slovenia. The poet shows a great gift for poetic experimentation and tries to reconcile in himself the dividedness between the two “Homes”, Slovenia and Australia.

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