MIRA MIHELIC

Mira Mihelič was born in Split, on 14th July 1912, then Austria-Hungary - now Croatia- as Mira Kramer.

She went to school in Ljubljana and studied Law for a while. She then became a professional writer and translator. She was one of the most noted Slovene literary figures of the 20th century. She was a long-time member of Slovene and international writers' societies, serving as president of the Slovene Writers' Association and Slovene PEN from 1973, also vice-president of International PEN.

It was largely due to her efforts that international meetings organised by Slovene PEN began, an annual event that continues to date.

She died in Ljubljana in 1985.

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