Dositej Obradović [ Travel ]
… Serbia’s foremost enlightener, Dositej Obradović (1739/41-1811) spent his entire life socializing, making contacts and travelling throughout Europe. It was thanks to his efforts that Serbs were introduced to the importance of sociability … Venice, etc.) where there were publishing houses and Obradović was instrumental in setting long-term goals for them. Travelling, socializing, learning and teaching, enlightening others – these are the key words that describe his entire … not adapted to any other occupation than books.’ 1 Once he realized he was not cut out to be a monk, Obradović began travelling and socializing. His autobiography, Život i priključenija (1783) mirrors this life: full of adventures, on …
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