Ep "Boj zmaja s orlovi" Jovana Rajića u srpskoj književnosti XVIII veka : This paper by Ljiljana Kostić, published in the Zbornik radova Učiteljskog fakulteta, Užice
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(thirteen-syllable verse with a caesura after the 7th syllable), a characteristic meter for Serbian Baroque poetry.
While the subject (the conflict between Islam and Christianity) is serious, Rajić introduces a parodical tone. He often uses a "low" style to mock the Ottoman side, particularly the character of Muhammad, who is portrayed with narcissistic traits and countered by an "Echo" that undermines his declarations. Mythological Fusion:
Rajić broke with the tradition of using Church Slavonic, choosing instead the Serbian vernacular to make the work accessible to a wider audience.
Boj zmaja s orlovi — simbolika, povijesni kontekst i interpretacije
), the following papers and full texts are highly recommended for a deep analysis of its historical allegory and literary significance. Recommended Academic Papers (PDF)
: By choosing the "pure" folk language over the artificial Slavenoserbian, Rajić's work served as a precursor to the linguistic reforms later championed by Vuk Stefanović Karadžić. Key Resources and Research For deeper academic study or finding the text in PDF format