Mihai Eminescu
Romanian poet, novelist and journalist (1850-1889)
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Mihai Eminescu (pronunciation in Romanian: /mi'haj e.mi'nes.ku/) (January 15, 1850 – June 15, 1889), born Mihail Eminovici, was a late Romantic poet, the best-known and most influential Romanian poet. Famous poems include Luceafărul ("Evening Star"), Odă în metru antic (Ode in ancient meter), and the five Scrisori (Epistles/Satires). Eminescu was active in the Junimea literary society, and served as editor of Timpul, the official newspaper of the Conservative Party.
Mihai Eminescu | |
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Born | Botoşani, Moldavia (region of Romania) | January 15, 1850
Died | June 15, 1889 Bucharest, Romania | (aged 39)
Occupation | Poet and journalist |
Literary movement | Romanticism |