Dimitar Dimov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dimitar Todorov Dimov
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Димитър Тодоров Димов
25 June 1909 |
| Died | 1 April 1966 |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Occupation | Dramatist, novelist, and veterinary surgeon |
Dimitar Todorov Dimov (Bulgarian: Димитър Тодоров Димов, born June 25, 1909 – died April 1, 1966) was a famous Bulgarian writer and a veterinary surgeon. He wrote plays and novels that are still read today.
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Who Was Dimitar Dimov?
Dimitar Dimov was born in Lovech, a town in Bulgaria. He became well-known for his popular novel Tobacco, which was published in 1951. This book was even made into a movie in 1962.
About the Novel Tobacco
Tobacco tells the story of people connected to a large tobacco factory. The main character, Boris, comes from a poor background. He works hard to become successful in the tobacco business. The story shows how his choices affect his life and the lives of others around him. It also describes life in Bulgaria before a big change in government.
Other Important Works
Dimov wrote other notable books too:
- Lieutenant Benz (1938): This novel is about a difficult love story set during World War I.
- Doomed Souls (1945): This book tells a sad story about a young Englishwoman and a religious leader in Spain during the Spanish Civil War.
He also wrote plays, including Holiday in Arko Iris and Women with a Past.
Dimov's Legacy
Dimitar Dimov passed away in Bucharest, Romania. Today, you can find a statue of him in Borisova gradina park in Sofia, Bulgaria. His daughter, Theodora Dimova, also became a writer. Many elementary schools in Bulgaria, especially in his hometown of Lovech and in Plovdiv, are named in his honor.
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