Jun 02, 1908Budapest, HungaryDied on 18 Jul 1988 (aged 80)
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About Miklós Szentkuthy
Miklós Szentkuthy (1908–1988), born Miklós Pfisterer, was one of the most prolific Hungarian writers of the 20th century.
He was born in Budapest on June 2, 1908 and died in the same city on July 18, 1988.
Szentkuthy's works include numerous novels, essays, translations, and a voluminous diary spanning the years 1930–1988.
As the author of masterpieces such as Prae, the epic 10-volume St.
Orpheus’ Breviary, A Chapter on Love and Towards the One and Only Metaphor, he is recognized as one of the most significant Hungarian writers of the 20th century.
To date, his works have been translated into English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, and Turkish.