Dubravka
play by Grundulić
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Ivan Gundulić's play Dubravka (1628) is a pastoral work that, while featuring a love story between shepherds Dubravka and Miljenko, primarily focuses on patriotic themes and celebrates the long-standing independence of Dubrovnik. The play is noted for its patriotic and ethical messages. Gundulić was a prominent Croatian poet and dramatist from Dubrovnik, known for his epic poem Osman and spiritual poetry. His early works, including plays performed with music, were often based on classical mythology or Italian epics.1
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