Nowhereness in the World

Nowhereness in the World is the English translation of the third volume in the ambitious pentalogy titled The World in Nowhereness (Serbian: Svet u nigdini), originally penned in Serbian. While the third book shares the overarching title of the entire series, this particular edition is differentiated by using Nowhereness in the World (Serbian: Nigdina u svetu). This differentiation specifically refers to the second part of the third book, thereby helping the readers understand the structure of the pentalogy and minimizing any potential confusion. The book blends poetry and prose, so-called prosimetrium, presenting a unique literary structure that invites readers into a rich mosaic of expression. It boasts 17 distinct poetic forms, some of which have not been used in Serbian literary tradition, and some innovative forms have not been used worldwide. An epic quality marks the narrative momentum of Nowhereness in the World, weaving together various themes and concepts that explore the Earthly experiences with extraterrestrial and otherworldly dimensions, symbolically represented by the cosmos and elements of divinity.

Two other innovative forms not previously utilized in Serbian poetry reside outside this central volume. The double sonnet wreath, a pioneering achievement, is in the second part of the first book, Shakespeare in Cosmos, while ghazals are in the final volume, The Home of Light. This remarkable series invites readers to explore uncharted literary territories and promises to redefine their understanding of what literature can achieve.