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János Arany (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈjaːnoʃ ˈɒrɒɲ]; archaic English: John Arany; 2 March 1817 – 22 October 1882) was a Hungarian poet, writer, translator and journalist. He is often said to be the "Shakespeare of ballads" – he wrote more than 102 ballads that have been translated into over 50 languages, as well as the ...
János Arany (born March 2, 1817, Nagyszalonta, Hungary—died October 22, 1882, Budapest) was the greatest Hungarian epic poet. Born of an impecunious farming family, he went to school in Debrecen, Hungary, but abandoned his studies to join for a short time a group of strolling players.
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János Arany was a prominent figure of the Hungarian literary scene during the 19th century, whose work continues to be celebrated and studied today. He was a leading figure of the Hungarian Romantic movement, known for his masterful use of language and storytelling abilities.
May 9, 2017 · Famous works. Throughout his life, János Arany wrote over 40 ballads, earning him the nickname of the Hungarian Shakespeare of Ballads. Indeed, the poet would also translate three of Shakespeare’s most famous works into Hungarian – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet and King John.
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János Arany was a Hungarian journalist, writer, poet, and translator. He is often said to be the "Shakespeare of ballads" – he wrote more than 40 ballads which have been translated into over 50 languages, as well as the Toldi trilogy, to mention his most famous works.
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- János Arany
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a Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum előtt, Strobl Alajos műve. Arany János ( Nagyszalonta, 1817. március 2. – Budapest, 1882. október 22.) magyar költő, tanár, lapszerkesztő, a Kisfaludy Társaság igazgatója, a Magyar Tudományos Akadémia tagja és főtitkára. A magyar irodalom egyik legismertebb és egyben legjelentősebb alakja.
János Arany (yä´nôsh ŏ´rŏnyə), 1817–82, Hungarian poet. Arany is considered one of the founders of modern Hungarian poetry. He was an actor, notary, editor, and professor of Hungarian literature at the Nagy-Koros college.
