George Coеџbuc -

A famous historical ballad celebrating Romanian heroism. Contributions as a Translator

Coșbuc is considered one of the most important figures in Romanian literature, standing alongside giants like Mihai Eminescu and Ion Creangă . His poetry is characterized by:

Furthering the availability of classical epics in his native tongue. Later Life and Legacy George CoЕџbuc

A massive decade-long effort to translate the entire epic into Romanian terza rima .

The collection that established his national reputation. A famous historical ballad celebrating Romanian heroism

He drew deeply from rural folklore, mythology, and the daily joys and struggles of the Romanian peasant.

In 1916, he was elected a titular member of the Romanian Academy. His later years were marked by profound tragedy following the death of his only son, Alexandru, in a 1915 car accident, after which Coșbuc largely ceased writing. Today, his birthplace (formerly Hordou) is named "Coșbuc" in his honor, and his work remains a staple of Romanian education. Later Life and Legacy A massive decade-long effort

Watch this historical footage to see how the Romanian people celebrated the centenary of George Coșbuc's birth: Centenary Of Rumanian Poet (1966) British Pathé YouTube• Apr 13, 2014