József Attila: Minden verse és versfordítása - Paperback 

Printed in Hungary

Product Information

• Publisher: Szépirodalmi Könyvkiadó, Budapest
• ISBN / UPC: 9631515222 / 9789631515220 / 978-9631515220
• Product Type: Poetry Collection / Bilingual Edition (Original poems and translations)
• Language: Hungarian (original) with translations
• Format: Print / Hardcover
• Pages: 638
• Publication Year: 1980
• Printing: Pécsi Szikra Nyomda
• Editors and Contributors: Literary guardianship by Stoll Béla, József Attila’s heirs Makai Ádám, Makai Péter, and Makai Zsuzsa
• Responsible Publisher: Illés Endre
• Technical Editors: Szalai Anna (editor), Pintér László (technical editor), M. Beck Anna (assistant)

Overview

This exquisite volume presents all the poems of József Attila alongside their translations, providing a rare bilingual insight into the profound works of one of Hungary's greatest poets. The collection captures the depth, sensitivity, and intensity of József Attila’s poetic voice—his reflections on a world of social injustice, existential anguish, and human emotion.

His poetic language is rich and versatile, shifting with mood and tone—from tender and delicate to harsh and biting, embodying a kaleidoscope of emotions expressed through carefully chosen words and intricate linguistic textures. This edition allows readers both familiar and new to József Attila to experience his poetry in Hungarian and through its translations, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and poetry lovers.

Product Features

• Complete collection of József Attila’s poems and their translations
• Bilingual presentation facilitating a deeper understanding of the original and translated works
• Compact format: A/5 size, making it convenient for study and reading
• Expert editorial supervision by leading Hungarian literary figures and the poet’s heirs
• Historical significance: Published in 1980 during a pivotal era of Hungarian literary scholarship
• High-quality print from Pécsi Szikra Nyomda ensuring lasting preservation

Interesting Facts

• József Attila’s poetry is renowned for its emotional complexity and linguistic innovation, often blending bitterness, tenderness, and social critique.
• The collection reflects the poet’s ability to maintain a personal voice amid turbulent social realities, as noted by literary critics Kosztolányi Dezső and Halász Gábor.
• The bilingual format helps international readers appreciate the nuances and rhythm of the original Hungarian poems, showcasing the artistry behind the translations.
• The editorial work by Stoll Béla and the Makai family preserves the poet’s legacy with utmost respect and scholarly rigor.

Publishers

Published by Szépirodalmi Könyvkiadó, a prominent Hungarian literary publisher known for its dedication to classical and modern Hungarian literature.

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