Darko Žlebnik

Darko Žlebnik (born July 3, 1951) is a Slovene writer.

Žlebnik was born in Maribor, Slovenia. Although he appeared relatively late on the Slovene literary scene (at age 45), his first two books received much public notice. Critics and readers accepted him immediately. Statistical data from lending libraries shows his works among the most-read, and reviewers generally assessed him as a ready-made, convincing and original personality.

Žlebnik's work

  • Who's next? (Kdo je naslednji?)'' (1996 - Mavrica)

Thriller – set in the United States. The author suggests the occcurrence of the AIDS plague as another in a row of conspiracies against humankind. The book is written almost as a screenplay, full of movement and interesting plot twists. Because of realistic events as well as realistic characters, the book is a parody on American films whose characters are larger than life.

  • Adultery (Prešuštvo) (1999 - Študentska založba)

Psychological novel about timeless phenomenon, close to everybody, wrapped into a dynamic story. In such a situation, the author dissects woman and male souls splendidly.

  • Horrible adventures (Grozoviti dozivljaji) (2006 - Stella)

Author's view on humor through the collection of short stories. About content Zlebnik says: »These are real, true, horrible adventures from the beggar's bag of heroisms. They are also wildly unbelievable accidents, full of comedy, of folly, of degradation, but also of interesting moments that we can understand them as contribution to history of my asininities and asininities of some respected individuals.«

  • Excellent misters (Njih gnade vrlaki) (2006 - Stella)

Grotesque - The book is written in a certain archaic language and speaks about condition of spirit and features of Slovenes through pivotal events in time of Slovene indenpendence. Main characters are noted politicians of this period: Dr. Janez Drnovsek (as Alfonz Zvsakimgre), Janez Jansa (as Ignacij Vednonaprezi), Marjan Podobnik (as Pepe Modriha), Borut Pahor (as Jokl Vednopredspeglom) and Lojze Peterle (as Ljubiteljski duhovni).

  • He was co-editor of the book All medals of coach Filip Gartner (Vse medalje trenerja Filipa Gartnerja) by Dr. Dolfe Rajtmajer (2004 - PR plus & Alda studio)
  • He was co-author (Providing the text) of the photographic essay Maribor – impressions (Maribor - impresije) with photographer Danilo Cvetnič
  • As coloumnist he has published over 300 contributions in different newspapers and magazines (Slovenske novice, Večer, Revija Golf, Golf Kapital).

See also

  • List of Slovenian writers
  • List of authors by name: Z

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