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Gyula Illyés

Hungarian poet (1902-1983) · Hungary · On the map · Writers · Died at 80

Gyula Illyés born Gyula Illés was a Hungarian poet and novelist. He was one of the so-called népi 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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1997Hungarian Heritage AwardAward1983Died15 April 19831982Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of HungaryAward1970Herder PrizeAward1950József Attila PrizeAward1948Kossuth PrizeAward1902Born2 November 1902

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Hungarian Heritage Award1997
Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary1982
Herder Prize1970
József Attila Prize1950
Kossuth Prize1948

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Hungary
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1983 · aged 80

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