Prieger Zsolt: One year with József Attila
Who is the greatest Hungarian poet? For many, the answer is clearly Attila József, but one thing is certain: almost everyone ranks him among the top three. His great poems live on within us and resonate; time and again, we relive his tragic fate, his loneliness, and his sense of alienation, and we reflect on his philosophy. But do we truly know him, or do we see him only through the lens of our memories of literature classes?
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Zsolt Prieger’s “subjective and affectionate” anthology not only adds nuance but also significantly broadens our image of Attila József. In it, we can discover the poet’s spirit of experimentation and his playful side—alongside his much-quoted works, we can also read his expressionist and avant-garde poems, his improvisations, and his advertising verses—but through excerpts from his letters, articles, and diaries, we can also gain insight into his subtle mood swings, life events, and his deepest feelings and thoughts. Through this personal yet comprehensive collection, we can draw closer, day by day, in 365 steps, to one of the most influential figures in our literature.
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