Pál Réz

1930–2016 (age 86)

Biography

Pál Réz enriched Hungary’s cultural life through his translations, bringing world literature into Hungarian with nuance and poetic sensibility. His careful choices honored both the original authors and native readers.

He inspired fellow translators to pursue fidelity and artistry, ensuring the literary arts remained a vibrant part of public discourse.

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