This richly documented volume offers the first comprehensive portrait of Prof. Dr. Marja Boršnik (1906–1982), one of the founding figures of Slovenian literary scholarship and a pioneering woman in the academic world of the 20th century.
Blending biography, scholarship, and personal archive materials, the book brings together her public and private worlds. Readers are given access to previously unpublished texts — excerpts from her diaries, correspondence, radio plays, and literary manuscripts — which illuminate the depth of her intellectual life and the challenges she faced as a woman shaping a field long dominated by men.
Divided into two interconnected parts, the book first traces Boršnik’s personal journey (My Path), written in an accessible and intimate tone. The second part (A Life with Scholarship) presents her scientific contributions, her influence on generations of students, and her lasting impact on Slavic literary studies.
Enriched with rare photographs and a complete bibliography, this volume presents Marja Boršnik not only as a rigorous scholar but also as a deeply human, thoughtful, and courageous voice in Slovenian culture.
A timeless tribute to a woman whose passion for literature shaped an entire discipline.