Camil Petrescu Books

Camil Petrescu was a Romanian playwright, novelist, poet, and philosopher who marked the end of the traditional novel and laid the foundation for the modern novel era in Romanian literature. His work signifies a turning point in the country's literary development, focusing on deep psychological character studies and philosophical reflections. Petrescu introduced innovative elements into Romanian prose that influenced generations of writers. His legacy lies in shifting the narrative approach from descriptive to subjective experience and introspection.