Alecsandri, Vasile (M)

Surname: Alecsandri
Forename(s): Vasile
b. 14 June 1821. d. 22 August 1890. Nationality: Romanian. VIAF.
Poet. Born in Bacau, Moldavia. Educated at Iasi and Paris. Worked as a playwright and various diplomatic roles in the Romanian government after being exiled from Moldavia. Publications include a volume of Romanian folk poetry, Poezii Populare Române (1850-66), among other books of verse poetry and dramas. Biographical information: Alexander Drace-Francis, Alecsandri Vasile 1818-1890 in Encyclopedia of the Romantic Era 1760-1850, vol. 1 & 2 (New York and London: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2004), p. 9. (BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 5
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
“Tunetul.” (The Thunder-Clap) 1885-04 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19248
“Ventul.” (The Wind) 1885-04 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19249
“Sania.” (The Sledge) 1885-04 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19250
“Sfîrsit de Toamnă.” (The End of Autumn) 1885-04 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19247
The Vampyre (Strigoiul). From the Roumanian of Vasilie Alecsandri 1886-11 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19277