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Milan Kundera passed away
On Tuesday 11 July, Milan Kundera, one of the most important writers of the 20th century, died in his apartment in Paris.
The Czech writer, playwright, and poet died at the age of 94 after a long illness in France, where he had lived for the past 50 years after
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Bulgarian writer wins Booker Prize for the first time
One of the most important awards in literature this year was given to Georgi Gospodinov for his novel Time Shelter.
Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and the translator of his novel, Angela Rodel, are the first Bulgarian writer and translator duo to win the Booker Prize. Gospodinov is the most popular
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Combining geometric rigor with the divine factor | Interview with Barbara Baska
The will of the Lord, a baby, and a lot of time in the hospital—these were the things that inspired Barbara Baska to write her book of haiku, Deus ex machina.
Barbara Baska is creative to the core, being the daughter of the fine artist and graphic designer Katalin
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Happy birthday, Hungarian literature! | TOP 5
In the year 2023, we not only celebrate the capital’s 150th birthday but also the centenary of the birth of many significant authors of Hungarian literature, as well as the creation of the Himnusz, Hungary’s national anthem. To mark the occasion, the Petőfi Memorial Year has already been
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Contemporaries who speak their minds | Interview with Hungarian writers Ágota Benedek and Zsófi Kemény
What happens when a woman swears in her book, and how does it feel when your dad is the first reader of your sex scenes? These are some of the things we talked about with two writers who have just released their new books: Zsófi Kemény (Az aranykor fénykora [The
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Wrapped in letters | Regional Gift Guide
For the long, cold months after Christmas, it’s always good to have a couple of books ready—even if they are not about light-hearted topics. We’ve collected works by Central and Eastern European authors published in English in 2022. So, even if there are no translations in your
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Дeva lulls us to sleep with Ágnes Nemes Nagy’s poem in her latest music video
A few days ago, Dorina Takács, aka Дeva, released her latest song Emilyen, and besides the lyrics, the video of the song also caught the attention of many. The song is special because it was written for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ágnes Nemes Nagy, one of the
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“The past is there to be told”—Svetlana Alexievich in Budapest
Nobel Prize-winning author Svetlana Alexievich was the guest of honor at the 27th International Book Festival Budapest in Hungary and received the Budapest Grand Prize from the Mayor of Budapest.
The International Book Festival Budapest, held at the Millenáris, was opened by one of Hungary’s best-known writers, Krisztina Tóth,
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Five must-read contemporary Slovak books
The International Book Festival Budapest, which takes place between 29 September and 2 October, focuses on the literature of a selected country each year, alongside the latest Hungarian releases. This time the guest is Slovakia, so here are five books to look out for!
Pavel Vilikovský: The Story of a
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Where the sun rises twice: Double Rise Festival launches soon
Concerts, theater plays, literary and folk music events in one place: the 6th Double Rise Festival will be held in Rimetea between 11 and 13 August. We talked to festival director Mátyás Lajos Gondi about the details and the background of the event.
Fifty kilometers from Cluj-Napoca, under the triple
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Pocket exhibition on the truths of existence | Omara X Háy
An exceptional encounter between two artistic disciplines and creators is embodied in POKET’s new, extraordinary all-arts volume. In the miniature book Amit gondolsz – az van lefestve (What You Think – It’s Painted—free translation), János Háy has written text sequences for sixty paintings by Omara—Oláh Mara (1945-2020). Over
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Read in style! | Anna Ott is bracing with Hungarian designers
“I’m Anna Ott. I read.”—it’s a crystal-clear self-definition from a purposeful philologist manager who, in addition to reading all day, is confident in building her own brand. On Anna’s recently launched website, you’ll find not only book reviews and discussions, but also stylish accessories that
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Heartwarming meeting of literature and design | Bomo Art
Reading poems while snuggling under a cozy blanket and sipping a cup of tea, or noting down our plans for next year—Bomo Art’s team can offer tips for both. In the framework of their Vershétfő (Poem Monday) project, they surprise their followers with poems on every Monday to