Lajos Zilahy

Hungarian novelist and playwright

Lajos Zilahy - Hungarian novelist and playwright
Born

March 27th, 1891
134 years ago

Died

1974
51 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Hungary

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A notable Hungarian novelist and playwright, produced works that explored themes of love, war, and humanity. Wrote several acclaimed novels and plays, contributing significantly to Hungarian literature. His writing often reflected the socio-political climate of his time, particularly during the tumultuous years surrounding the two World Wars.

Authored the novel 'The Last Days of Mankind'

Wrote the play 'The Dying Man'

Contributed to the literary movement during the early 20th century

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