Grigore Bajenaru
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Grigore Popescu-Băjenaru (December 13, 1907 – February 5, 1986) was a Romania
n writer. His best known novel is Cişmigiu et Comp., that presents his adventures as a student of Gheorghe Lazăr High School, situated near the Cişmigiu Gardens
in central Bucharest
, in the interwar period
. It was a best-seller for several decades, and still popular among high school students. Its sequel is Bună dimineaţa, băieţi!, presenting moments from his career as a teacher.
, near Bucharest. After attending high school, he studied literature and philosophy at the University of Bucharest
. He worked as a teacher at several private and state schools, and later took administrative jobs at Bucharest City Hall, the Astronomical Observatory and at the Art Gallery.
Historical writings:
Collections of fairy tales and legends:
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n writer. His best known novel is Cişmigiu et Comp., that presents his adventures as a student of Gheorghe Lazăr High School, situated near the Cişmigiu Gardens
Cismigiu Gardens
The Cişmigiu Gardens are a public park near the center of Bucharest, Romania, spanning areas on all sides of an artificial lake. The gardens' creation was an important moment in the history of Bucharest. They form the oldest and, at 17 hectares, the largest park in city's central area...
in central Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, in the interwar period
Interwar period
Interwar period can refer to any period between two wars. The Interbellum is understood to be the period between the end of the Great War or First World War and the beginning of the Second World War in Europe....
. It was a best-seller for several decades, and still popular among high school students. Its sequel is Bună dimineaţa, băieţi!, presenting moments from his career as a teacher.
Life
He was born in PerişPeris
Periş is a commune in the far northwestern corner of Ilfov county, Romania. The population of Periş, in 2002, was 7,151, with a total of 2,800 households . In Romanian, its name means "a place where pear trees grow". The commune is composed of three villages: Bălteni, Buriaş and Periş...
, near Bucharest. After attending high school, he studied literature and philosophy at the University of Bucharest
University of Bucharest
The University of Bucharest , in Romania, is a university founded in 1864 by decree of Prince Alexander John Cuza to convert the former Saint Sava Academy into the current University of Bucharest.-Presentation:...
. He worked as a teacher at several private and state schools, and later took administrative jobs at Bucharest City Hall, the Astronomical Observatory and at the Art Gallery.
Selected works
Novels:- Cişmigiu et Comp., 1942
- Bună dimineaţa, băieţi!, 1973 ("Good morning, boys!")
- Mici povestiri despre oameni mari, 1981 ("Short stories about grand people")
Historical writings:
- Banul Mărăcine, 1967 ("Lord Brushwood")
- Inelul lui Dragoş-Vodă, 1968 ("The ring of Prince Dragoş")
- Măreţul rege Burebista, 1980 ("Mighty king BurebistaBurebistaBurebista was a king of the Getae and Dacians, who unified for the first time their tribes and ruled them between 82 BC and 44 BC. He led plunder and conquest raids across Central and Southeastern Europe, subjugating most of the neighbouring tribes...
")
Collections of fairy tales and legends:
- Orologiul împăratului, 1957 ("The Emperor's clock")
- Vârful cu dor, 1973 ("Summit of Longing")
- Grădina înţelepţilor, 1975 ("Garden of the Wise Ones")