Marin Sorescu (Romanian pronunciation: [maˈrin soˈresku] (listen);
29 February 1936 â€" 8 December 1996) was a Romanian poet, playwright,
and novelist.His works were translated into more than 20 countries,
and the total number of his books that were published abroad rises up
to 60 books. He has also been known for his painting, and he opened
many art exhibits in Romania and abroad. He occupied the position of
Minister of Culture within the Nicolae Văcăroiu Cabinet, without
being a member of any political party, after the Romanian revolution
of 1989 (from 25 November 1993 to 5 May 1995).Born to a family of
farmworkers in Bulzești, Dolj County, Sorescu graduated from the
primary school in his home village. After that he went to the Buzesti
Brothers High School in Craiova, after which he was transferred to the
Predeal Military School. His final education was at the University of
IaÅŸi, where, in 1960, he graduated with a degree in modern languages.
His first book, a collection of parodies in 1964 entitled Singur
printre poeţi ("Alone Among Poets"), was widely discussed. He himself
called them "sarcastic and awkward". Ten volumes of poetry and prose
followed, having a very rapid ascension in the world of literary, as a
poet, novelist, playwright, essayist. He grew so popular that his
readings were held in football stadiums. In 1971, he was a resident of
the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
29 February 1936 â€" 8 December 1996) was a Romanian poet, playwright,
and novelist.His works were translated into more than 20 countries,
and the total number of his books that were published abroad rises up
to 60 books. He has also been known for his painting, and he opened
many art exhibits in Romania and abroad. He occupied the position of
Minister of Culture within the Nicolae Văcăroiu Cabinet, without
being a member of any political party, after the Romanian revolution
of 1989 (from 25 November 1993 to 5 May 1995).Born to a family of
farmworkers in Bulzești, Dolj County, Sorescu graduated from the
primary school in his home village. After that he went to the Buzesti
Brothers High School in Craiova, after which he was transferred to the
Predeal Military School. His final education was at the University of
IaÅŸi, where, in 1960, he graduated with a degree in modern languages.
His first book, a collection of parodies in 1964 entitled Singur
printre poeţi ("Alone Among Poets"), was widely discussed. He himself
called them "sarcastic and awkward". Ten volumes of poetry and prose
followed, having a very rapid ascension in the world of literary, as a
poet, novelist, playwright, essayist. He grew so popular that his
readings were held in football stadiums. In 1971, he was a resident of
the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
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