• Publisher: Mladika
• 144 pages
• Author: Marij Čuk
• Original title: Črni obroč

In the year of the 100th anniversary of the burning of the "Narodni dom", the poet and writer Marij Čuk wrote the work The Black Ring, the first novel about the building arson attack. It shows the circumstances in which the criminal act took place, describes the places and people of that time, from the fascist leader Francesco Giunta to the Slovenian nationalists who defied denationalization and violence and were punished for it. Čuk's The Black Ring is written in a fast, dizzying style and intertwines many destinies and personal tragedies, uncovers interesting historical circumstances and objective facts, which he builds on with literary fiction. It is a testimony novel about the suffering of the nation, so it will be indispensable reading for the youngest who will learn about Slovenian history. In addition to its literary value, the Black Ring also has an exceptional social and awareness-raising value.

About the author

Marij Čuk

Marij Čuk (Trieste, 1952) is a poet, writer, playwright, theatre critic. For ten years, he was the editor-in-chief of the Slovenian news program at the Italian radio and television station RAI. His bibliography is very extensive, including more than ten books of poetry, five novels, comedies, a drama, a radio play, and satirical radio serials.