Horia Stancu
Horia Stancu (born August 8, 1926 in Salcia , Teleorman district , † October 14, 1983 in Bucharest ) was a Romanian writer . He is a medical professional and has written numerous historical novels.
Works (selection)
- " Without magic and oracles " - the life story of the Greek doctor Asklepios, who was known to the Romans under the name of Aesculapus and worshiped by the Greeks and Romans as the god of healing. From the Romanian by Ingeborg Seidel. New Life Berlin publishing house, 1969
- " Fanar " - the main setting of the exciting and colorful historical and moral novel is Fanar, the district of Istanbul inhabited mainly by Greeks and members of other peoples in 1798. From here the Romanian principalities of Moldova and Wallachia, which are tributary to the Turkish government, are ruled and plans for the exploitation of the people are forged. The author draws a broad historical picture of the decaying Ottoman Empire and Napoleon's campaigns of conquest in Egypt and Syria around 1800. The many human fates and characters are impressive. From the Romanian by Kurt Haller and Ruth Kisch. Nation's Publishing House, 1978
- " Return to the Desert " - Alexander the Great and his story
- " A man from the east has come "
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Stancu, Horia |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Romanian medic and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 8, 1926 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Salcia , Teleorman County |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 14, 1983 |
| Place of death | Bucharest |