The Fiery Pen of Eminescu: Between Idealism and Disillusionment in Anti-Imperialist Journalism

Abstract

The present paper examines the publicist writings of Mihai Eminescu, the national poet of Romania, focusing on his condemnation of the Russian and Austro-Hungarian Empires. Eminescu, a fervent Romanian nationalist, argued that these empires had unjustly seized territories historically belonging to Romania and viewed them as oppressors and exploiters. He considered their actions a threat to Romanian identity and independence, and he advocated for Romanian unity and independence. They offer a valuable lens through which to understand the Romanian national experience and the challenges faced by the Romanian people in the 19th century.