Mihai Eminescu

Mihai Eminescu (January 15, 1850 – June 15, 1889) was a late Romantic poet, novelist and journalist, often regarded as the most famous and influential Romanian poet. Famous works include Luceafărul ("Evening Star"), Odă în metru antic (Ode in ancient meter), and the five Letters (Epistles/Satires). In his poems he frequently used metaphysical, mythological and historical subjects. Eminescu had been active in the Junimea literary society, and served as editor of Timpul, the official newspaper of the Conservative Party.