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Vasa Rešpekt
„Vasa Rešpekt“ je roman srpskog književnika Jakova Ignjatovića koji je izdat u beogradskom časopisu „Otadžbina“ 1875. Prvi put u obliku knjige štampan je 1913. sa predgovorom Jovana Skerlića u ediciji Srpske književne zadruge (knj. 148), ondašnjoj najuglednijoj srpskoj književnoj ediciji. Žanrovski pripada avanturističkom tipu romana, sa snažno naglašenim elementima društvenog i pikarskog romana.
Roman pripoveda život Vase Rešpekta, plahovitog i ćudljivog, ali u osnovi plemenitog junaka, prema kome se otac, rodbina i svi ljudi nepravedno odnose. Nakon što odlazi u husare i nakon štog ga otac proklinje isljučivši ga iz nasledstva, Rešpekt čini niz nepromišljenih koraka zbog kojih ispašta čitav život. U romanu su prikazane i revolucionarne borbe iz 1848.
Sa stanovišta istorijske periodizacije „Vasa Rešpekt“ pripada eposi realizma, tačnije njegovoj protorealističkoj ili predrelističkoj fazi u srpskoj književnosti. Deretić ističe da je u pitanju roman o degradaciji romantičarskog junaka u neromantičnoj/realističnoj stvarnosti. Pripovedač stalno naglašava da je Vasa čovek snažna duha, sposoban za velika dela, ali stvoren za neka druga, bolja, lepša vremena.
Roman pripoveda život Vase Rešpekta, plahovitog i ćudljivog, ali u osnovi plemenitog junaka, prema kome se otac, rodbina i svi ljudi nepravedno odnose. Nakon što odlazi u husare i nakon štog ga otac proklinje isljučivši ga iz nasledstva, Rešpekt čini niz nepromišljenih koraka zbog kojih ispašta čitav život. U romanu su prikazane i revolucionarne borbe iz 1848.
Sa stanovišta istorijske periodizacije „Vasa Rešpekt“ pripada eposi realizma, tačnije njegovoj protorealističkoj ili predrelističkoj fazi u srpskoj književnosti. Deretić ističe da je u pitanju roman o degradaciji romantičarskog junaka u neromantičnoj/realističnoj stvarnosti. Pripovedač stalno naglašava da je Vasa čovek snažna duha, sposoban za velika dela, ali stvoren za neka druga, bolja, lepša vremena.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1875
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About the author
Jakov Ignjatović
38 books5 followersJakov Ignjatović (Serbian Cyrillic: Јаков Игњатовић;1822 –1889) was a multifaceted figure in both Serbian and Hungarian cultural and political life, known primarily as a novelist and prose writer. Born in Szentendre, a town with a rich Serbian heritage, Ignjatović’s early life set the stage for his later complex identity. He attended elementary school in Szentendre before continuing his studies at the Gymnasium in Vác, Esztergom, and Pest. Though he enrolled in Law School in Pest, his restless spirit led him to abandon his studies and join the hussars, embracing the Romantic ideals of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.
In a bold, unconventional move, Ignjatović sided with Hungarian forces against the Austrians, diverging from the stance of most Serbs and Croats, who remained loyal to the empire. This decision led to his brief arrest after the suppression of the revolution. Fleeing to Belgrade, he pursued journalism, a field where his voice could be heard more freely. Between 1848 and 1850, he worked as a journalist, but his desire to explore the world soon took hold, leading him to travel extensively before returning to Hungary in 1853.
Back in Hungary, Ignjatović immersed himself in the cultural and political affairs of the Serbs in Vojvodina, a region with a significant Serbian population. He took on editorial roles in publications like "Letopis Matice srpske" (Serbian Annals), "Srpske novine" (Serbian News), and "Nedeljni list" (Weekend Magazine), where he championed the rights of Slavs and Romanians in the Austrian Empire. His advocacy for educational equality for these groups, however, put him at odds with the German-speaking elites of the time.
Politically, Ignjatović aligned himself with Svetozar Miletić’s People's Party, which was known for its opposition to Austrian dominance. Twice elected to the Hungarian diet, he initially fought for the interests of the Serbs in the region. However, after the party’s split with Hungary, Ignjatović took the unexpected step of siding with the Hungarian authorities. This decision, in the eyes of many of his compatriots, made him a traitor, particularly among the Serbs in Vojvodina who continued to resist Austrian and Hungarian control.
The later years of Ignjatović’s life were marked by a growing sense of isolation. Although he remained an active writer, his choice to stay loyal to the Hungarian authorities alienated him from his fellow Serbs, and his literary career suffered as a result. Yet, despite this isolation, he managed to leave a significant body of work behind. His writing, deeply influenced by the Realist movement of the time, sought to capture life with scientific precision and an almost photographic accuracy. Collaborating with figures like Djordje Rajković and Svetozar Marković, he became part of a broader intellectual movement that aimed to use literature as a tool for understanding and representing the realities of life.
Ignjatović’s foray into novel writing came relatively late in his life, but his works nonetheless reflect the spirit of the age. He was elected a member of the Serbian Royal Academy in 1888, a testament to his enduring influence on Serbian literature. However, as his health deteriorated toward the end of his life, so too did his fortunes. He lost much of his wealth and died in poverty in Novi Sad in 1889.
Despite his tumultuous life, Jakov Ignjatović’s legacy endures. His contributions to literature and his complex political life continue to be subjects of interest, and his birthplace of Szentendre honors him with a commemorative plaque. The town, with its unique blend of Serbian and Hungarian culture, serves as a fitting symbol of the duality that defined Ignjatović’s life and career. Through his writings and his political engagement, he remains a figure of significance in both the Serbian and Hungarian historical and literary landscapes.
In a bold, unconventional move, Ignjatović sided with Hungarian forces against the Austrians, diverging from the stance of most Serbs and Croats, who remained loyal to the empire. This decision led to his brief arrest after the suppression of the revolution. Fleeing to Belgrade, he pursued journalism, a field where his voice could be heard more freely. Between 1848 and 1850, he worked as a journalist, but his desire to explore the world soon took hold, leading him to travel extensively before returning to Hungary in 1853.
Back in Hungary, Ignjatović immersed himself in the cultural and political affairs of the Serbs in Vojvodina, a region with a significant Serbian population. He took on editorial roles in publications like "Letopis Matice srpske" (Serbian Annals), "Srpske novine" (Serbian News), and "Nedeljni list" (Weekend Magazine), where he championed the rights of Slavs and Romanians in the Austrian Empire. His advocacy for educational equality for these groups, however, put him at odds with the German-speaking elites of the time.
Politically, Ignjatović aligned himself with Svetozar Miletić’s People's Party, which was known for its opposition to Austrian dominance. Twice elected to the Hungarian diet, he initially fought for the interests of the Serbs in the region. However, after the party’s split with Hungary, Ignjatović took the unexpected step of siding with the Hungarian authorities. This decision, in the eyes of many of his compatriots, made him a traitor, particularly among the Serbs in Vojvodina who continued to resist Austrian and Hungarian control.
The later years of Ignjatović’s life were marked by a growing sense of isolation. Although he remained an active writer, his choice to stay loyal to the Hungarian authorities alienated him from his fellow Serbs, and his literary career suffered as a result. Yet, despite this isolation, he managed to leave a significant body of work behind. His writing, deeply influenced by the Realist movement of the time, sought to capture life with scientific precision and an almost photographic accuracy. Collaborating with figures like Djordje Rajković and Svetozar Marković, he became part of a broader intellectual movement that aimed to use literature as a tool for understanding and representing the realities of life.
Ignjatović’s foray into novel writing came relatively late in his life, but his works nonetheless reflect the spirit of the age. He was elected a member of the Serbian Royal Academy in 1888, a testament to his enduring influence on Serbian literature. However, as his health deteriorated toward the end of his life, so too did his fortunes. He lost much of his wealth and died in poverty in Novi Sad in 1889.
Despite his tumultuous life, Jakov Ignjatović’s legacy endures. His contributions to literature and his complex political life continue to be subjects of interest, and his birthplace of Szentendre honors him with a commemorative plaque. The town, with its unique blend of Serbian and Hungarian culture, serves as a fitting symbol of the duality that defined Ignjatović’s life and career. Through his writings and his political engagement, he remains a figure of significance in both the Serbian and Hungarian historical and literary landscapes.
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September 11, 2018
Vasa Respect.
"Kasapski je zanat za đače jako primamljiv. Ima u sebi taj zanat nešto junačko, švalerosno. Pa momci zdravi, jaki, "feš"; kad opaše belu kecelju pa seče meso, obnažene mišice mu sve igraju pa kad metne devojci u kotaricu meso, ona sva drkće od radosti." (str. 14)
"Kasapski je zanat za đače jako primamljiv. Ima u sebi taj zanat nešto junačko, švalerosno. Pa momci zdravi, jaki, "feš"; kad opaše belu kecelju pa seče meso, obnažene mišice mu sve igraju pa kad metne devojci u kotaricu meso, ona sva drkće od radosti." (str. 14)
September 2, 2022
„Но има такве среће људи који се целог века крајњим силама боре, па опет никад даље; код гдекојих, опет, срећа их као луда пригрљује. Бадава, права је то истина да више околност прави човека, а не човек околност.“
Дирљив, али на моменте врло напоран роман због уплива историјских чињеница које ми и нису баш занимљивије. Допао ми се развој карактера Васе Решпекта који можемо пратити од детињства и видети заправо да је однос родитеља и детета пресудан за развој будуће независне индивидуе.
Још пар лепих порука романа вредних помена јесте да богатство не доноси задовољство, да рад даје човеку вољу за животом, али да рад не може променити живот набоље уколико га не прати љубав, садржана у Решпектовом „анђелу хранитељу“ Аници.
Дирљив, али на моменте врло напоран роман због уплива историјских чињеница које ми и нису баш занимљивије. Допао ми се развој карактера Васе Решпекта који можемо пратити од детињства и видети заправо да је однос родитеља и детета пресудан за развој будуће независне индивидуе.
Још пар лепих порука романа вредних помена јесте да богатство не доноси задовољство, да рад даје човеку вољу за животом, али да рад не може променити живот набоље уколико га не прати љубав, садржана у Решпектовом „анђелу хранитељу“ Аници.
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