Max M. Gulias Explores the Human Cost of War Through Art and Resilience

Max M. Gulias’ novel, “Sarajevo: A Novel,” follows two individuals whose lives are forever altered by the Bosnian Civil War, illustrating the devastating impact of conflict and the enduring strength of the human spirit. An award-winning playwright, professional screenwriter, published scholar and teacher, Gulias draws upon his extensive background in literature, history, and cultural studies to craft a deeply moving and thought-provoking narrative. Set against the backdrop of 1990s “Sarajevo,” the novel, follows Sonja, a former ballerina turned Serbian militia sniper, and Faruk, a Muslim Bosnian ballet dancer whose family is destroyed by war…