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Vasil Iljoski

1902 – 1995

Macedonian writer

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Lived 1902 – 1995 (aged 92). Vasil Iljoski was a Macedonian writer and professor.

Vasil Iljoski (; December 20, 1902 – November 1, 1995) was a Macedonian writer, dramatist, professor and an important figure in Macedonian literature, especially in Macedonian drama between the two World Wars.

Biography Vasil Iljoski was born in Kruševo in 1902. Other significant plays written by Iljoski are: Učenička avantura (Student's Adventure, 1939), Čest (Honor), Kuzman Kapidan (1954), Mladi Sinovi (Young Sons) and others. With the end of WWII and the foundation of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, the Yugoslav authorities recognized a distinct Macedonian language in which standardization he participated. Vasil Iljoski is one of the founders of the Association of the Writers of Macedonia and member at the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts since 1967. He was also part of the editorial team of the literary magazine "Sovremenost". He finished his working career as a regular professor at the Pedagogical Faculty in Skopje.

Works Vasil Iljoski is the author of many dramas, comedies and essays. Among them are:

"Begalka" - "Бегалка", published in 1926 also known as "Lenče Kumanovče" "Čorbadži Teodos" - "Чорбаџи Теодос", published in 1937 "Student's adventure", "Ученичка авантура", published in 1939. "Office for unemployed", "Биро за безработни" "Write, Panče" - "Пиши, Панче", published in 1947. "Two against one" - "Два спрема еден", published in 1952. "Honor" - "Чест" published in 1953 "Kuzman Kapidan" - "Кузман Капидан", published in 1954. "Father and Son" - "Син и татко", published in 1955. "Bloody Stone" - "Окрвавен камен", published in 1968. "Wedding" - "Свадба", published in 1976. "Death for life" - "Смрт за живот", published in 1988. "Young Sons" - "Млади синови"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasil Iljoski?

Macedonian writer (1902–1995)

When was Vasil Iljoski born?

Vasil Iljoski was born on 20 December 1902 in Kruševo.

When did Vasil Iljoski die?

Vasil Iljoski died on 1 November 1995 in Skopje.

What was Vasil Iljoski's occupation?

Vasil Iljoski was a writer and professor.

What nationality was Vasil Iljoski?

Vasil Iljoski was Macedonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasil Iljoski

· Wikidata: Q3403199

· DBpedia: Vasil Iljoski

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