The Death of Smail-aga Čengić

The Death of Smail-aga Čengić (Smrt Smail-age Čengića) is an epic poem by Ivan Mažuranić published around 1846. It is based on the real events of Smail-aga Čengić, an Ottoman army general (aga) who is famous for his bravery, but disparaged for his truculence; the main motif is his death, happening after he engages in a battle against the Herzegovinian Montenegrins.

The poem was initially ordered by Dimitrija Demeter, and is set in 1840. It is divided in 5 sections and contains exactly 1134 verses.

Quotes
''Ljutit aga mrko gleda Gdje se silom divit mora Silan arslan gorskom mišu.''

''The angry aga glumly glances As he, the mighty lion, is forced To admire the mountain mouse.''