Bread and Dew by Grigore Vieru - 1983: Stories by A Moldavian Writer.

Moscow: Raduga Publishers, 1983. English Translation. Hardcover, Pictorial Boards. Expected Condition for age. Grigore Vieru (1935 - 2009) was a Moldovan poet and writer, he died in a car accident in Cahul in January 2009. He was born in the village of PererÓta, Hotin County, at that time part of Romania (now part of Briceni district, Moldova). He is mostly known for his poems and books for children. His poetry is characterized by vivid natural scenery and patriotism. In 1967, Vieru's book "Poetry for readers of all ages" (published in 1965) was awarded the Moldavian Prize for Youth Literature. The following year, his book "Your name" became part of the contemporary literature curriculum in Moldavian universities. This book, "Bread and Dew", features Doru, a 4 or 5 year old boy who lives in Kishinew with his parents. Vieru wrote in the Romanian language, this translation is by James Riordan. Illustrations by Eduard Zaryansky.

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