G. P. Stamatov: A Bulgarian Master of Short Stories
Georgi Porfiriev Stamatov (Bulgarian: Георги Порфириев Стаматов, 25 May 1869 – 9 November 1942) was a prominent Bulgarian writer, primarily known for his short stories.
Key Points About His Life and Work:
- Born in Tiraspol, Bessarabia (then part of the Russian Empire), but considered himself Russian until his teens.
- Moved to Bulgaria after his father joined the country's liberation war.
- Military and Law Background: Graduated from military school but opted for law studies.
- Career as a Judge: Spent most of his life working in the judiciary.
- Literary Beginnings: While his first published work was a poem, he primarily focused on short stories.
- Pessimistic and Ironic Style: Known for his short stories set in provincial towns, often characterized by pessimism and irony.
- Scattered Publications: His work was primarily published in periodicals, with smaller collections appearing in 1905, 1915, and 1929.
- Death in Sofia: Passed away in 1942.
Additional Information:
- Not to be confused with: The actor and director Georgi Stamatov (1893-1965).
- Some of his works are available on Project Gutenberg.
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