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How old was Alexandru Macedonski during his debut work?
Alexandru Macedonski was 18 years old.
What was Alexandru Macedonski doing during his debut years?
Alexandru Macedonski visited Pisa, Florence, Venice, and possibly other cities.
At this time, had Alexandru Macendonski written any literature yet?
Alexandru Macedonski was in Italy during spring 1872, soon after publishing his debut volume Prima verba.

Question: Did the new volume bring him much success?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the new volume Prima verba bring Alexandru Macedonski much success?