Croatian and Serbian – Delusions and Distortions. In collaboration with Ljiljana Saric. Zagreb: Novi Most, 1997. Pp. 172.

     Translation of the original: Miro Kacic. Hrvatski i srpski – Zablude i krivotovrine. Uz suradnju Ljiljane Saric. Zagreb: Zavod za lingviskiku Filozofskog fakulteta Sveucilista u Zagrebu, 1995.

     Available in both English and Croatian.

     This scholarly monograph deals with the history of the Croatian language and its relationship to Serbian. The Croatian edition aroused great interest and claim in Croatian and international linguistic circles. This is not a surprise because it is one of few book on this delicate subject which have recently been published in Croatia.

     As anyone interested in the study of the Croatian language knows, most of the literature on the subject which is published by Slavists and linguists abroad deals with various aspects of the so called “Croato-Serbian/Serbo-Croatian language” without being, or most often wishing to be, aware that they are two different languages. Croatian and Serbian – Delusions and Distortions is therefore invaluable both for linguists and general public. Price and mailing: $ 27.00 USA, Canada, and Australia; $ 22.00 Europe.

     “The author has collected the most important facts showing the delusions and distortions that have arisen in the study of the historical development of the Croatian literary language and the formation of the Croatian linguistic standard. This book is very welcome… because it contributes to a better understanding of the identity of the Croatian language.” Academician M. Magus, linguist, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts.