János Térey

1970–2019 (age 49)

Biography

János Térey’s versatile voice as a writer, poet, and translator enlivened contemporary Hungarian letters, weaving history, myth, and personal reflection into bold, lyrical forms. His restless curiosity and fearless experimentation won him admiration at home and abroad.

His absence is keenly felt, yet his work continues to challenge and console readers, and his resting place at Farkasréti Cemetery stands as a place of tribute to an adventurous spirit.

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