Biography of Dissident Kocbek Launched

Ljubljana, 11 March - A panel debate marked the launch of a biography of Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981), a poet and politician whom the Communist regime subjected to 40 years of police surveillance, on Thursday. Author Andrej Inkret described Kocbek's story as remaining provocative and inspiring.

Ljubljana Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981). Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana
Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981).
Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981). Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana
Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981).
Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981). Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana
Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981).
Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981). Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

Ljubljana
Panel marking the launch of a biography of dissident poet and politician Edvard Kocbek (1904-1981).
Photo: Nebojša Tejic/STA

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