and in 1883 debuts as novelist with Sultănica, follows Bunicul, Bunica, Domnul Vucea and, especially, Hagi Tudose (1903). In the following year publishes under the pseudonym "Delavrancea". Drawing on folk, he published several tales: Neghiniță, Palatul de cleștar, Dăparte, dăparte, Moș Crăciun, etc. Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea is widely known especially for his historical trilogy: Apus de soare (1909), Viforul (1910), Luceafărul (1910), full of romantic breath. As politician As a politician, is distinguished by holding several dignities: Mayor of Bucharest (1899–1901), Minister of Public Works (December 29, 1910 – March 27, 1912), Minister of Industry and Trade (since July 10, 1917), deputy. References External links 19th-century Romanian poets Romanian male poets Romanian dramatists and playwrights Writers from Bucharest Burials at Eternitatea cemetery 1858 births 1918 deaths Male dramatists and playwrights 20th-century Romanian poets Titular members of the Romanian Academy 19th-century male writers Members of the Chamber of Deputies (Romania) Romanian Ministers of Public Works Romanian Ministers of Industry and Commerce 20th-century Romanian male writers