Fran Saleški Finžgar
Fran Saleški Finžgar | |
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Fran Saleški Finžgar (1931) | |
| Born | February 9, 1871 Doslovče |
| Died | June 2, 1962 (aged 91) Ljubljana |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic priest, novelist, short story writer, playwright, poet, translator |
| Language | Slovene |
| Notable works | Pod svobodnim soncem (1906–1907) Mister Torrent (1941) |
| Notable awards | Prešeren Award (1951) Levstik Award (1953) |
Fran Saleški Finžgar (February 9, 1871 – June 2, 1962) was perhaps the most popular Slovene folk writer. He is particularly known for his novels and short stories, although he also wrote poems and plays.