Duštvo Mohorjeva družba
Prešernova 23, SI-3000 Celje
Phone386 (0) 3 426 4800
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| − | Established as early as [[established::1851]], [[ | + | Established as early as [[established::1851]], [[ Mohor's Society]] (in Slovenian ''Mohorjeva družba'') is the oldest publishing house in Slovenia. It operates in Celje and Ljubljana, where two bookstores are located as well. The publishing house was founded on the initiative of Bishop [[Anton Martin Slomšek]] (1800–1862) in Klagenfurt (present-day Austria). As a result of historical and political shifts, Mohorjeva družba relocated to Celje, while two additional branches were established in Gorizia, Italy, and Klagenfurt. Today all three branches remain active. |
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==Publishing programme== | ==Publishing programme== | ||
| − | Comprising the publishing programme of | + | Comprising the publishing programme of Mohorjeva družba are literature for children and adults, fiction in translation, textbooks, and expert literature and handbooks covering a wide array of areas. Through the years several acclaimed and prize-winning authors and have collaborated with the publishing house, including [[Tone Pavček]], [[Alojz Rebula]], and [[Bina Štampe Žmavc]]. |
Of unique renown and historical importance is the company's regular collection, which, especially in the past, helped form Slovene cultural awareness, be it at home or with emigrants abroad. The collection features a selection of five books for all ages and tastes and the traditional calendar of Mohor’s Society, which chronicles all of the previous year’s significant events, both domestic and foreign, in addition to containing articles, discussions, poetry, and short fiction. | Of unique renown and historical importance is the company's regular collection, which, especially in the past, helped form Slovene cultural awareness, be it at home or with emigrants abroad. The collection features a selection of five books for all ages and tastes and the traditional calendar of Mohor’s Society, which chronicles all of the previous year’s significant events, both domestic and foreign, in addition to containing articles, discussions, poetry, and short fiction. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | *[http://www.mohorjeva.org Mohorjeva družba | + | *[http://www.mohorjeva.org Mohorjeva družba website] (in Slovenian) |
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Past Events
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24 Nov 2024
Several Slovenian authors will be presenting their work: Andrej Rahten, Miljana Cunta, Gaja Kos, and Ana Zavadlav. In collaboration with Buch Wien, Traduki, and Mohor's Society.
at the Buch Wien
Publishing programme
Comprising the publishing programme of Mohorjeva družba are literature for children and adults, fiction in translation, textbooks, and expert literature and handbooks covering a wide array of areas. Through the years several acclaimed and prize-winning authors and have collaborated with the publishing house, including Tone Pavček, Alojz Rebula, and Bina Štampe Žmavc.
Of unique renown and historical importance is the company's regular collection, which, especially in the past, helped form Slovene cultural awareness, be it at home or with emigrants abroad. The collection features a selection of five books for all ages and tastes and the traditional calendar of Mohor’s Society, which chronicles all of the previous year’s significant events, both domestic and foreign, in addition to containing articles, discussions, poetry, and short fiction.
Zvon [Bell] is a bimonthly magazine, the origins of which go back to 1870, making it the oldest cultural publication in Slovenia. Published by Celjska Mohorjeva družba since 2006, it affords its readers a variety of artistic and expert contributions, interviews, discussions, and reviews.
Other activities
Launches of new titles are often accompanied with author presentations. Workshops, round tables, cultural and educational events, and expert meetings are likewise organised by the publishing house. The Slomšek Reading Award (Slomškovo bralno priznanje) strives to stimulate reader interest among primary school pupils. The project concludes with a gathering in Ponikva, the birthplace of Anton Martin Slomšek.
See also
External links
- Mohorjeva družba website (in Slovenian)
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