Mihai Eminescu (pronunciation in Romanian: ) (January 15, 1850 – June 15, 1889), born "Mihail Eminovici", was a late Romantic poet, the best-known and most influential Romanian poet. Famous poems include "Luceafărul" ("Evening Star"), "Odă în metru antic" ("Ode in ancient meter"), and the five "Scrisori" ("Epistles/Satires"). Eminescu was active in the "Junimea" literary society, and served as editor of "Timpul", the official newspaper of the Conservative Party.