Elin Pelin facts for kids
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Elin Pelin
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Елин Пелин
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| Born | Dimitar Ivanov Stoyanov 8 July 1877 Bailovo, Ottoman Empire (now Bulgaria) |
| Died | 3 December 1949 (aged 72) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Resting place | Central Sofia Cemetery |
| Genres | story, impression, poem, novel |
| Subject | the Bulgarian village |
| Notable works | "Kind is the Fatherland" (1895) |
| Children | 2 |
Elin Pelin (Bulgarian: Елин Пелин) (born Dimitar Ivanov Stoyanov) was a famous Bulgarian writer. He lived from July 8, 1877, to December 3, 1949. Many people consider him Bulgaria's best storyteller of country life. He wrote many stories, poems, and novels about the lives of people in Bulgarian villages.
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Elin Pelin: A Famous Bulgarian Writer
Early Life and First Steps in Writing
Elin Pelin was born into a large family. His birth village was Bailovo, near Sofia, in what was then the Ottoman Empire. From a young age, he loved to read and write. He studied to become a teacher. In 1895, he taught for one year in his home village.
His first writings were published in 1901. This success helped him gain respect from other writers. In 1903, he moved to Sofia. There, he worked as a librarian at the university library. During this time, he chose his famous pen name, Elin Pelin. The word pelin means "wormwood" in Bulgarian.
Becoming a Popular Author
Elin Pelin spent 1906 and 1907 in France. He went there to improve his language skills. By this time, he was already a very popular writer in Bulgaria.
Between 1910 and 1916, he managed special collections at the National Library. He also worked as an editor for many magazines. One of these was Veselushka, a children's publication. He also worked as a war reporter during World War I.
Stories of Village Life
In 1911, one of his most famous books came out. It was called The Gerak Family (Bulgarian: Geratsite). This book is a very important part of Bulgarian literature. It tells the story of a traditional village family. They experience big changes as Bulgarian society becomes more modern. Old ways of life, based on family love and working the land, start to disappear.
His second great book, Earth (Bulgarian: Zemya), was published in 1922. In this book, Elin Pelin created many characters. These characters showed the spirit and feelings of the Bulgarian people.
Elin Pelin's works, including poems, short stories, and novels, showed the life of peasants and the countryside in old Bulgaria. He especially loved writing short stories. One of his most well-known humorous stories is Pizho and Penda. His writing style was very realistic. He used bright and colorful descriptions in his works.
Writing for Children
Elin Pelin is known as one of the masters of Bulgarian prose. He also helped start Bulgarian children's literature. His tales of Yan Bibiyan and his trips to the moon are still enjoyed by children today.
From 1924 until 1944, Elin Pelin worked as a conservator at the Ivan Vazov Museum. During this time, he continued to write, especially for children. His works were published regularly. In 1940, he became the president of the Union of Bulgarian Writers.
After World War II, his works continued to be valued. The government at the time saw his stories as important. They believed he showed the working life and struggles of peasants.
His Legacy Lives On
Some of Elin Pelin's works, like Earth and The Gerak Family, have been made into movies several times. Earth was filmed in 1930 and 1957. The Gerak Family was filmed in 1958.
The Bulgarian town of Elin Pelin was named after him. Also, Elin Pelin Point on Smith Island in the South Shetland Islands is named in his honor.
See also
In Spanish: Elin Pelin para niños
