Cezar Petrescu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cezar Petrescu
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| Born | December 1, 1892 Hodora, Iași County, Kingdom of Romania |
| Died | March 9, 1961 (aged 68) Bucharest, Romanian People's Republic |
| Resting place | Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest |
| Occupation | journalist, novelist, children's writer |
| Language | Romanian |
| Alma mater | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University |
Cezar Petrescu (December 1, 1892 – March 9, 1961) was a famous Romanian writer. He wrote many novels and was also a journalist. He is especially remembered for his wonderful book for children, Fram, the polar bear.
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Who Was Cezar Petrescu?
Cezar Petrescu was born on December 1, 1892. His birthplace was a village called Hodora, in Iași County, Romania. His father, Dimitrie Petrescu, was an engineer and a teacher.
His School Days
Cezar went to elementary school in his home village. Later, he continued his studies at high schools in the cities of Roman and Iași. From 1911, he studied law at the University of Iași. He finished his studies and graduated in 1915.
A Writer's Inspiration
Cezar Petrescu was greatly inspired by the works of a famous French writer, Honoré de Balzac. Balzac wrote a huge series of novels called La Comédie humaine. Cezar Petrescu wanted to create a similar series of novels about Romanian life.
He was also influenced by a group called Sămănătorul. This group often wrote about Romanian society and its problems.
Cezar Petrescu as a Journalist
Besides writing novels, Cezar Petrescu was also a well-known journalist. He worked as an editor for a magazine called Gândirea. He worked alongside other important writers like Nichifor Crainic and Lucian Blaga.
For a long time, he was a member of the National Peasants' Party. He wrote many articles for their newspapers, especially for Aurora.
His Famous Books
Cezar Petrescu wrote many important novels. Some of his major works include:
- Întunecare ("Darkening"), published in 1928.
- Calea Victoriei (named after a famous street in Bucharest), published in 1930.
- Dumenica orbului ("The Blind Man's Sunday"), published in 1934.
- Noi vrem pământ ("We Demand Land"), published in 1938.
The Story of Fram, the Polar Bear
Even with all his novels, Cezar Petrescu is most famous for his children's book, Fram, the polar bear. This book tells the story of a circus animal. The character "Fram" was named after a real ship. This ship was used by the explorer Fridtjof Nansen on his trips to the North Pole.
His Later Life and Legacy
Cezar Petrescu passed away in Bucharest in 1961. He was buried in the city's Bellu Cemetery.
A Museum in His Honor
In 1967, a special museum was opened to honor Cezar Petrescu. This museum is in Bușteni, in the beautiful house he bought in 1937. He lived there until 1960.
Today, you can find streets named after Cezar Petrescu in many Romanian cities. These include Brăila, Bucharest, Bușteni, Cluj-Napoca, Dumbrăvița, Iași, Mangalia, Păun, Roman, and Târgu Jiu.
Images for kids
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The Cezar Petrescu Museum in Bușteni
