Luceafărul
"Luceafărul" is a famous poem written by the Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu. It tells the story of a celestial being, Hyperion, who falls in love with a mortal princess named Cătălina. The poem explores themes of love, longing, and the contrast between the eternal and the ephemeral.
The narrative unfolds as Cătălina dreams of Hyperion, who represents the ideal and the unattainable. Despite his deep affection, Hyperion realizes that their worlds are too different, leading to a poignant conclusion about the nature of love and existence. The poem is considered a masterpiece of Romanian literature.