Miklós Makay

1905–1977 (age 72)

Biography

Miklós Makay (1905–1977) chronicled the Hungarian experience with a calm yet observant prose that balanced historical insight and intimate human stories. In novels and essays alike, he gave shape to characters whose moral struggles mirrored the wider tides of his time.

He rests at Farkasréti Cemetery, where the quiet dignity of the place reflects the measured tone of his writing.

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