János Kodolányi
Hungarian author of 'The Master of the World'
Born
1899
127 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Hungary
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An influential Hungarian author and literary figure, noted for contributions to 20th-century literature. Wrote prose and essays, engaging with themes of existentialism and the Hungarian experience. Gained recognition for the novel 'The Master of the World', which explored profound philosophical questions. His works often reflected the political and social changes occurring in Hungary during his lifetime.
Authored 'The Master of the World'
Contributed essays to Hungarian literature
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