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Ivan Turbincă

Ion Creangă
ro. Povestea lui Ivan Turbincă · 1878
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The main character, Ivan Turbinca, is a soldier who receives a magical bag from God, allowing him to control people and spirits.
  • Ivan uses his bag to capture Death, resulting in no one being able to die until he releases her.
  • The story combines elements of folk tales and satire, mocking human vices and weaknesses.
  • Ivan Turbinca is one of the most famous characters in Romanian literature, symbolizing the cunning and resourcefulness of the common man.
  • The plot contains elements of absurdity and humor, making it appealing to readers of all ages.
Ivan Turbincă
Date of publication: 23 February 2025
Updated: 4 July 2025
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Author: 
Ion Creangă
Original title: ro. Povestea lui Ivan Turbincă · 1878
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