Kole Nedelkovski

Kole Nedelkovski (Bulgarian and ; December 16, 1912 – September 2, 1941) was a Macedonian poet. He was a member of the Macedonian Literary Circle and he published two poetry books. Nedelkovski is seen as one of the founders of the modern Macedonian literature.

Biography He was born on December 16, 1912, in Vojnica, near Veles, Ottoman Empire, as Nikola Krảstev Nedelkov. After completing his elementary education in his native village, he went to study at a gymnasium in Veles, but did not complete it due to poverty and started working as a decorator instead. He published poetry in the magazine Illustration Ilinden in 1938. In 1939, Nedelkovski joined the Macedonian Literary Circle. He participated in the anti-fascist movement. Nedelkovski died in Sofia on September 2, 1941.

"Lightnings" (Молскавици/Molskavici, Мъскавици/Mӑskavici) - published in 1940. "On Foot Around the World" (Пеш по светот/Peš po svetot, Пешъ по Светотъ/Pesh po Svetot) - published in August 1941.