Petar Kočić was a prominent Serbian writer, poet, and political figure, Banja Luke and this part of the country. Born in 1877 in the village of Stričići, Manjaca mountain. The works of this writer reflect the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life in the Balkans. His writings explore themes of nature, freedom, and the struggles of the common people under oppression. He was advocate for social justice, equality, honesty, a better life for everyone, but mostly for peasants, the working class and ordinary people. His most famous work is The Badger before the court. A writer whom the people loved, they still love him to this day. Get to know more about his life, works… Petar Kocic, the greatest writer of Banaj Luka and this part of the country.
