Mór Jókai was one of Hungary’s most influential and widely translated writers. His 19th-century works brought the Hungarian War of Independence to the world’s attention and helped place Hungarian literature on the global stage. Published in 37 languages, Jókai shaped modern Hungarian prose, founded the nation’s first satirical magazine, and pioneered several literary genres. His historical novels have profoundly influenced Hungary’s national memory for over 150 years.
Jókai Mór a magyar irodalom egyik legjelentősebb, legnagyobb hatású és legtöbbet idegen nyelvre fordított írója. Születésének 200 éves évfordulóján ismertetjük munkásságát és szerepét a magyar történelemben.
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Ágnes Hansági is professor and director at the University of Szeged, specializing in classical Hungarian literature, particularly the works of Mór Jókai. She leads the “Jókai 200” research group. She has authored multiple scholarly works on Jókai and Hungarian literary history, including books for both adult and youth audiences. She joins us from Szeged, Hungary, online to celebrate this special event.
Note: This lecture will be held in Hungarian.
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