Which Romanian Romantic ballad by Vasile Alecsandri tells of Prince Stephen the Great returning wounded to his mother's castle?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Apostroful Muma lui Ștefan cel Mare
- Step 1: The patriotic legend depicts the Spartan mother refusing entry to her defeated son until he returns victorious. Answer: Apostroful Muma lui Ștefan cel Mare. Why not the others: Alecsandri's historical legend popularized romantic devotion to the fatherland.
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