Born in 1969 in Split, Croatia, Robert Peri?ic has published fiction, nonfiction, and poetry titles in his native country, many of which have been translated into other languages. He began writing short stories in the 1990s with a clear anti?war sentiment and quickly became a popular voice among youth against the war as well as earning a reputation as a rising literary talent. Peri?ic is now considered one of the most important writers and journalists in the country. He currently lives in Zagreb, Croatia.