Izvleček
Prispevek predstavi izbrane novele (Vrednost življenja, Pomlad pride, ali pa tudi ne, Jesenska melodija, Oči, Anton na Gori, Potovanje v Budimpešto na pustni torek) avtorice Mire Mihelič, pisateljice, dramatičarke in prevajalke, ki nikakor ne sme biti prezrta, saj njena kratka proza poleg spoznavne in estetske vzpostavlja tudi močno etično funkcijo. Ženski liki namreč zmorejo uzreti v človeka, zlasti takega, ki potrebuje pomoč. Poglabljajo se v svoje notranje svetove, ki stremijo k pravičnosti in spoštovanju ter zavračanju zla, fizičnega, psihičnega in spolnega nasilja. Obenem so avtoričini opisi narave, ki služijo za prikaz doživljanj literarnih oseb, nadvse lepi in refleksivni, zato se je k takšni literaturi vredno vedno znova tudi vračati.
Selected Short Stories by Mira Mihelič
This article presents selected short stories by Mira Mihelič, including Vrednost življenja (The Value of Life), Pomlad pride, ali pa tudi ne (Spring May Come, or May Not), Jesenska melodija (Autumn Melody), Oči (Eyes), Anton na gori (Anton on the Mountain), and Potovanje v Budimpešto na pustni torek (Journey to Budapest on Shrove Tuesday). Mihelič, a writer, playwright, and translator, merits recognition for her short prose, which serves not only cognitive and aesthetic purposes but also possesses a strong ethical dimension. The female characters have an extraordinary ability to perceive the needs of others, particularly those who require help. They explore the inner worlds of individuals striving for justice and respect while rejecting evil, including physical, psychological, and sexual violence. At the same time, the author‘s vivid descriptions of nature beautifully complement the experiences of her literary characters, making this type of literature worthwhile to revisit time and again.