Quotes by Gyula Illyés

About Gyula Illyés:

Gyula Illyés was a Hungarian poet and novelist. He was one of the so-called népi ("from the people") writers, named so because they aimed to show – propelled by strong sociological interest and left-wing convictions – the disadvantageous conditions of their native land.
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The life of the hero of the tale is, at the outset, overshadowed by bitter and hopeless struggles; one doubts that the little swineherd will ever be able to vanquish the awful Dragon with the twelve heads. And yet, ...truth and courage prevail and th...

Gyula Illyés

These tales, without exception, express the truth that justice triumphs in the end. They all contain the idea that it is worth while to fight for the truth, in any situation. In this fight man is assisted by more powerful beings than ordinary mortals...

Gyula Illyés

There is a folk-tale about a shoemaker and his wife who were so poor that they had to send their many children out into the world to make a living. The lads went through many a perilous adventure but came home in the end, unscathed, to help their mot...

Gyula Illyés

Author Bio

  • NameGyula Illyés
  • DescriptionHungarian poet
  • BornNovember 2, 1902
  • DiedApril 15, 1983
  • CountryHungary
  • ProfessionPoet; Author; Politician
  • AwardsKossuth Prize; Herder Prize