About this series
As Romania enters the conflict between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire to gain its independence, all the men of the Comaneshteanu family go to war. Mihai Comaneshteanu is forced to choose between two competing love interests.
The author, Duiliu Zamfirescu, has been called "the Romanian Tolstoy." The Comaneshteni Saga was Romanian literature's first novel series, and one of the most beloved. It offers the readers a unique, authentic glimpse into the life of the peasants and aristocrats of 19th century Romania.
Titles in the series (3)
- Love in the Countryside: The Comaneshteni Saga, #1
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Love in the Countryside is a timeless classic, a hidden gem of Eastern European literature, a critically acclaimed masterpiece, and one of Romania's most beloved literary accomplishments. Honest, observant, touching, charming, elegant, authentic. The author, Duiliu Zamfirescu, has been called "the Romanian Tolstoy." Love in the Countryside (original title, Viața la țară) immerses readers in the little-known world of 19th century Romania. The young aristocrat Sasha Comaneshteanu has selflessly decided to forego marriage, dedicating her life to raising her younger, orphaned siblings. Her resolve is tested by the return from abroad of dashing Matei Damian, her childhood sweetheart. Meanwhile, her younger brother's romantic interest in Tincutza Murguletz is threatened by his impending move abroad and competition from a coarse upstart, Tanase Scatiu.
- The Rentier: The Comaneshteni Saga, #2
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Mihai Comaneshteanu, a refined young aristocrat, the scion of an ancient family with impeccable reputation, returns from abroad. Has the childhood romance between him and Tincutza Murguletz survived the years of separation? Will she keep her promise to him, or will she favor the attentions of nouveau riche Tanase Scatiu and his rougher brand of masculinity? The author, Duiliu Zamfirescu, has been called "the Romanian Tolstoy." The Comaneshteni Saga was Romanian literature's first novel series, and one of the most beloved. It offers the readers a unique, authentic glimpse into the life of the peasants and aristocrats of 19th century Romania.
- In Wartime: The Comaneshteni Saga, #3
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As Romania enters the conflict between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire to gain its independence, all the men of the Comaneshteanu family go to war. Mihai Comaneshteanu is forced to choose between two competing love interests. The author, Duiliu Zamfirescu, has been called "the Romanian Tolstoy." The Comaneshteni Saga was Romanian literature's first novel series, and one of the most beloved. It offers the readers a unique, authentic glimpse into the life of the peasants and aristocrats of 19th century Romania.
Duiliu Zamfirescu
Duiliu Zamfirescu (October 30, 1858 - June 3, 1922) was a Romanian novelist, poet, short story writer, lawyer, nationalist politician, journalist, diplomat and memoirist. In 1909, he was elected a member of the Romanian Academy, and, for a while in 1920, he was Foreign Minister of Romania. Zamfirescu is best remembered for The Comaneshteni Saga novel series.
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