literature

04/08/2020

From Tolkien to Hungarian folklore: a brief history of Hungarian fantasy literature

After the influence of #TheHobbit and #LotR, Hungarian fantasy writers are turning to #Hungarian mythology for inspiration.
03/08/2020

Congratulations! Bogi Takács is the first Hungarian who won the Hugo award!

Many regard the prize the #AcademyAward of the #sciencefiction.  #Hungary #Hungarian #usccess #award #HugoAward #dailynewshungary
12/07/2020

The adventurous journey of Hungary’s oldest surviving poem

What interesting stories do your country's relics have? #history #relic #hungarianhistory #hungary #dailynewshungary
01/07/2020

Now you can browse the library of King Matthias online

The library of King Matthias Corvinus (Mátyás király) was one of the largest in Renaissance Europe
30/06/2020

Public baths in the Middle Ages – The former centres of sexual life

Long time ago, public #baths had a completely different function than today #sex #prostitution #history #dailynewshungary
25/06/2020

Oxford University Press books come to life with the help of the Hungarian BOOKR Kids

One of the world's largest #textbook publishers commissioned the #Hungarian startup to digitalise its #books. #reading
23/06/2020

Hungarian poets who look just like Hollywood’s biggest stars

Check out these well-known Hollywood stars who look an awful lot like Hungary’s most famous poets and writers ;)
19/05/2020

New Hungarian book about Horthy and his effect on history

What is your stance on the most contentious people in Hungarian history? #horthy #hungarianhistory #hungary #dailynewshungary
12/04/2020

British ambassador recites Radnóti’s poem on Hungarian National Poetry Day – VIDEO

This year, Iain chose Miklós Radnóti's poem 'In Your Arms' #dailynewshungary #hungarianliterature #hungary
22/03/2020

Book recommendations for when you are social distancing

Which book are you reading this weekend? #budapest #hungary #books #literature #coronavirus
05/03/2020

Hungarian aszú appearing in world literature

Guess which famous detective's favourite wine is aszú! ;)
29/01/2020

Magda Szabó’s Abigail gets an English translation by Len Rix

When are you picking up your copy of Abigail? #hungary #bookreviews #magda #szabo #Abigail
26/11/2019

20,000 Japanese books donated to mark diplomatic anniversary!

Thank you Japan! ありがとうございました 20,000 Japanese books have been donated to Hungarian institutions
22/11/2019

Novel by Hungarian author Krasznahorkai wins National Book Award

"László Krasznahorkai forges a fictional universe populated with rogues and visionaries, at once epic and intimate, apocalyptic and deeply comic" #Hungary #literature
08/11/2019

Hungary guest of honour at Slovakia’s most prestigious book fair

Slovak translations of more than twenty Hungarian literary works have been prepared
07/11/2019

The Colombian drug baron’s wife, Mrs Escobar, comes to Budapest!

Mrs Escobar uncovers her marriage with the Colombian #drug baron, Pablo Escobar #book #crime
11/09/2019

Visegrad Four, Turkey in focus of PesText literary festival

The first PesText International Literary Festival, details here:
25/08/2019

Hungarian books recommended by Marilyn Monroe and Sophie Marceau

What's your favourite #Hungarian #book? #Hungary #literature #reading
19/08/2019

The greatest cultural festival of Transylvania – Hungarian Cultural Days of Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca)

Let's celebrate the jubilee together!
05/08/2019

Hungary-Latvia cultural cooperation working plan signed in Riga

The working plan also involves cooperation in #literature and literary translation, #theatre and joint #projects in archives