About Anton Holban
Lived 1902 – 1937 (aged 34). Anton Holban was a Romanian writer, playwright and essayist.
Anton Holban (; 10 February 1902, in Huşi – 15 January 1937, in Bucharest) was a Romanian novelist. He was the nephew of Eugen Lovinescu.
The son of Gheorghe Holban (whom had from his father’s side Germanic ancestry) and Antoaneta Lovinescu, he was a writer, French teacher and theoretician of the novel. He first read fragments of his novels at his uncle's literary club - Sburătorul, and this is considered to be his debut.
Major works
Novels Romanul lui Mirel, 1929 O moarte care nu dovedeşte nimic, 1931 Parada dascălilor, 1932 Ioana, 1934 Jocurile Daniei (posthumous publication in 1971)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anton Holban?
Romanian writer (1902-1937)
When was Anton Holban born?
Anton Holban was born on 10 February 1902 in Huși.
When did Anton Holban die?
Anton Holban died on 15 January 1937 in Bucharest.
What was Anton Holban's occupation?
Anton Holban was a writer, playwright and essayist.
What nationality was Anton Holban?
Anton Holban was Romanian.
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