Mária Szepes
Hungarian journalist and author
Born
December 14th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Hungary
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A prominent figure in Hungarian literature and journalism, contributions spanned multiple genres including novels, essays, and screenplays. Szepes gained recognition with the novel 'The Gilded Cage' which highlighted social issues in Hungary. In addition to fiction, worked extensively in journalism, where critical commentary on political and social matters was emphasized. Engaged with the literary community and participated in various cultural discourses throughout her career.
Wrote the novel 'The Gilded Cage'
Contributed to Hungarian journalism
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