Mateiu was the illegitimate son of Ion Luca Caragiale , but , Vianu notes , could withstand comparisons with his father 's rival : the eccentricities were complementary .
Mateiu Caragiale shied away from public affairs .
Mateiu was the illegitimate son of Ion Luca Caragiale , but , Vianu notes , could withstand comparisons with his father 's rival : the eccentricities were complementary , although Mateiu Caragiale shied away from public affairs .