Babits Mihály válogatott versei (Selected Poems of Mihály Babits)

Series: Válogatott Versek sorozat / Publisher: Holnap Kiadó / 2010

UPC: 9789633469057 

MPN: 9633469057 

Brand Name: Holnap Kiadó

Overview

Babits Mihály válogatott versei (Selected Poems of Mihály Babits) presents a refined selection from one of Hungary’s greatest poets and intellectuals. Published by Holnap Kiadó in 2010 as part of the Válogatott Versek sorozat (Selected Poems Series), this volume renews appreciation for Babits’s profound lyrical and philosophical legacy.

The collection includes over one hundred poems, offering an excellent resource for students, educators, and literary enthusiasts alike. Supplemented with biographical notes and textual guidance, this edition provides context and clarity for understanding Babits’s poetic evolution—from early symbolist influences to his mature, deeply spiritual reflections.

Babits’s poetry explores the eternal tension between faith and intellect, emotion and reason, revealing the spiritual struggles of a soul seeking divine harmony amid the complexities of modern life.

Key Features

• Author: Babits Mihály
• Publisher: Holnap Kiadó
• Series: Válogatott Versek sorozat (Selected Poems Series)
• Publication Year: 2010
• Place of Publication: Budapest
• Language: Hungarian
• Pages: 180
• Dimensions: 183 mm × 122 mm
• ISBN: 9789633469057
• Genre: Classic Hungarian Poetry / Educational Literature

Literary Significance

Mihály Babits (1883–1941) was a central figure of early 20th-century Hungarian modernism—poet, translator, essayist, and novelist. His works combine classical structure with intellectual rigor and deep moral reflection.

A Christian humanist and philosophical thinker, Babits sought to reconcile divine truth with human frailty, often writing about conscience, eternity, and the power of the written word.

He also became the Hungarian translator of Dante’s Divine Comedy, a monumental achievement that shaped both his language and worldview.

This selection offers readers a gateway into Babits’s lyrical universe—a meeting place of faith, intellect, and poetic discipline that continues to inspire new generations.

Educational and Cultural Value

Designed especially for secondary and higher education, the volume aligns with Hungarian literature curricula. It serves as both a study companion and a source of inspiration, encouraging deeper understanding of classical poetry, moral reflection, and linguistic artistry.

Students and teachers alike will find this edition an accessible, yet richly layered exploration of the enduring relevance of Hungarian humanist thought.

Publisher Information

• Publisher: Holnap Kiadó
• Series: Válogatott Versek sorozat
• Place: Budapest
• Year: 2010

Part of Holnap Kiadó’s ongoing effort to reintroduce the masterpieces of Hungarian poetry to modern readers, ensuring that Babits’s voice remains part of Hungary’s living literary tradition.

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