István May

1915–1996 (age 81)

Biography

István May (1915–1996) was a distinguished Hungarian literary historian whose scholarly work advanced the study and understanding of Hungarian literature. His research and critical analysis contributed significantly to literary scholarship and cultural understanding in Hungary.

May's intellectual legacy endures through his contributions to Hungarian literary studies. He was laid to rest in New Public Cemetery, Budapest, where he is remembered as a dedicated scholar whose work enriched Hungary's cultural and intellectual heritage.

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