Ante Kosovich (5 November 1879–24 February 1958) was a New Zealand gum-digger, balladeer, poet and writer, born in
Zaostrog
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In 1907 Kosovich published eight lengthy poems, entitled 'From the Dalmatian in exile', reprinted in Split, Dalmatia in 1908. The poems reflect experiences of his compatriots before acceptance in New Zealand. A long poem by Kosovich appeared in Napredak, the Auckland Croatian-language newspaper and addressed 'To the Croatian people' appealing to their patriotism.
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1879 births
1958 deaths
New Zealand writers
People from Dalmatia
New Zealand gum-diggers
Austro-Hungarian emigrants to New Zealand
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