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This book is the biography of the tragic hero, Sándor Petöfi, a leading figure in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and the greatest Romantic poet of his country. The author, who had access to previously unpublished material, sheds light on Petöfi’s life as a wandering actor and soldier, and his love affairs and friendships, contextualizing them against the backdrop of a nation struggling for independence. The book explores Petöfi’s poetic odyssey, from his humble beginnings to his emergence as an icon and inspiration for a revolution- a revolution he would not survive. The book reveals Petöfi as a complex figure, illuminating the myriad facets of the man and his work, showing how his life and art were inextricably linked, and how both continue to resonate in Hungary today.
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Alexandre PetĹ"fi: Le PoĂ te de la RĂ volution Hongroise (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the biography of the tragic hero, Sándor PetĂ fi, a leading figure in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and the greatest Romantic poet of his country. The author, who had access to previously unpublished material, sheds light on PetĂ fiâs life as a wandering actor and soldier, and his love affairs and friendships, contextualizing them against the backdrop of a nation struggling for independence. The book explores PetĂ fiâs poetic odyssey, from his humble beginnings to his emergence as an icon and inspiration for a revolution- a revolution he would not survive. The book reveals PetĂ fi as a complex figure, illuminating the myriad facets of the man and his work, showing how his life and art were inextricably linked, and how both continue to resonate in Hungary today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259317371_0
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