The article attempts to outline the problem of exile in essays of Predrag Matvejević, a remarkable Croatian intellectualist, defining himself as Yugoslav. Starting with a short presentation of his nonconformist views on political and social issues and review of constantly returning charges against the essayist, the article focuses on tracking main features of his writing about political emigration. The paper discusses the condition of writer in exile and the consequences of being between exile and asylum. The conclusion is statement that only cultural identity offers asylum.
The article attempts to analyse the concept of engagement (commitment) in the books of Predrag Matvejević, a remarkable Croatian intellectual. Starting with a short presentation of his nonconformist views on political, social and cultural issues, the article focuses on highlighting the main features of his fight for the right to be different, one of the most important rights in the eyes of an intellectual.
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