On March 9, 2013 the Republic of Lithuania post introduces
into circulation a set of 2 values devoted to the characteristic
representatives of the Lithuanian national literature writer Pranas Mašiotas
and poet Antanas Strazdas.
Artist: A. Ratkevičienė Offset. Art paper. Size of stamp: 30 x 36 mm. Edition: 800 000 copies. Printing
in printing-house “Garsu Pasaulis”
(Lithuania).
Pranas Mašiotas (1863-1940) - the author more than 150 books
for children. He is a Father of the Lithuanian children's literature. Antanas Strazdas (1763-1833) - the author of the collection
of verses "Songs secular and spiritual". His works in a form are
close to folklore and many of them became national songs