Elek Máthé

1895–1968 (age 73)

Biography

Elek Máthé was a literary translator who bridged cultures by making works of world literature accessible to Hungarian readers. His translations were marked by attention to nuance and a deep respect for the authors he rendered into Hungarian.

He departed in 1968, and those who cherish literature honor his memory at Farkasréti Cemetery for the gifts of language he shared.

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