Grigore Băjenaru
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Grigore Popescu-Băjenaru (December 13, 1907 - February 5, 1986) was a Romanian 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.
[edit] Life
He was born in Periş, 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.
[edit] 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 Burebista")
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")