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Mihay BabichHungarian writer
Date of Birth: 26.11.1883
Country:  Hungary |
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Biography of Mihály Babits
Mihály Babits (1883–1941) was a Hungarian writer who achieved success with his novels and stories. He was also a skilled translator, particularly known for his masterful translation of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Early Life and Education
Mihály Babits was born on November 26, 1883, in Szekszárd, Hungary. He completed his studies at Budapest University.
Literary Career
Babits began his literary career in 1908 when his poems were published in the poetry anthology "Holnap" (Tomorrow), which was released in Nagyvárad. From that point onwards, he fully dedicated himself to writing and became a regular contributor to the literary journal "Nyugat" (The West) and its editor from 1916. Babits gained popularity with his novels and stories, and his translations were highly regarded.
Notable Works
Some of Babits' notable works include his poetry collections "Levelek Jrisz koszorjbl" (Letters from the Iris Wreath, 1909), "Recitatv" (Recitative, 1916), and "Nyugtalansg vlgye" (The Valley of Restlessness, 1920). Among his novels are "A glyakalifa" (The Caliph's Vulture, 1920), "Karcsonyi Madonna" (The Christmas Madonna, 1920), and "Krtyavar" (The Card House, 1923). His most outstanding novel-epic, "Hallfiai" (Sons of Death, 1927), depicted social changes before and after World War I.
