Grigore Băjenaru

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.

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.

elected 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")