Nikolai Rainov
Nikolai Ivanov Rainow ( Bulgarian Николай Иванов Райнов ; born January 13, 1889 in Kessarevo , † May 2, 1954 in Sofia ) was a Bulgarian writer and art historian .
Life
Rainow graduated from the Art Academy in Sofia and then studied in Paris . In 1919, his son Bogomil Rainow was born, who also became a well-known writer. From 1927 he worked as a professor at the Sofia Art Academy. Rainov was a member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences .
His works were influenced by symbolism and mysticism and processed legends, especially from Bulgarian history and also oriental motifs. He also published art studies.
Works (selection)
- Prikazki ot cjal svjat , Sofia, 1974
- Fairy tales from around the world , Sofia 1985
- Bulgarian fairy tales , Sofia 1987
- The bride of the vampire , Leipzig 2006
literature
- Rainov, Nikolai Ivanov . In: Taschenlexikon Bulgaria , Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig 1983, page 148.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rainov, Nikolai |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Rainow, Nikolai Ivanov (full name); Райнов, Николай Иванов (Bulgarian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bulgarian writer and art scholar |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 13, 1889 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kessarevo |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 2, 1954 |
| Place of death | Sofia |