Omul îl privi cu mirare, văzând în copil hotărârea unui bărbat made. — Romanii au trecut podul. Vin cu berbeci de fier și turnuri înalte. Decebal a cerut ca toate săgețile să fie aduse la cetate. Nu mai avem vreme de pierdut.
Dumitru Almaș is a cornerstone of Romanian children's literature, serving as a vivid, emotional bridge between academic history and the imagination of young readers. Overview The collection consists of short stories that chronicle key moments and figures in Romanian history—from the Geto-Dacian era and the formation of the Romanian people to the Middle Ages and the struggle for independence. Almaș’s writing is characterized by a "heroic-romantic" style that emphasizes patriotism, courage, and moral integrity. The Review Educational Value: The book is widely regarded as an essential educational tool. It transforms dry dates and names into living characters with relatable motivations. For generations of Romanian students, these stories were often their first meaningful contact with national history. Narrative Style: Almaș writes with a rhythmic, almost legendary tone. He focuses on the "spirit" of the event rather than just the facts. While this makes the stories incredibly engaging, modern readers should note that the prose is heavily idealized, reflecting the era in which it was written (primarily the 1960s–80s). The Illustrations: It is impossible to review this work without mentioning the iconic illustrations by povesti istorice de dumitru almas
Dumitru Almaș was a professor of history at the University of Bucharest and a prolific writer. His goal for Povestiri Istorice Omul îl privi cu mirare, văzând în copil
Tânărul Duras stătea ghemuit după trunchiul unui bătrân stejar, cu ochii ațintiți spre drumul ce șerpuia dinspre miazăzi. Era doar un băiat, abia împlinise cincisprezece ierni, dar umerii îi erau deja încordați de greutatea tocului cu săgeți și a săgeții de luptă. Unchiaii satului îi spusese: „Duras, ai privirea șoimului și inima zimbrului. De tine ne trebuie!”. Decebal a cerut ca toate săgețile să fie aduse la cetate