Miklós Jósika
Hungarian author
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Miklós Jósika was a significant Hungarian novelist of the 19th century. He is recognized as the first successful novelist in Hungarian literature, marking a turning point for the genre. Jósika was a disciple of Sir Walter Scott and his first and best work, the historical novel Abafi (1836), exemplified this influence. His writing contributed to the Romantic period in Hungarian literature, which saw a revival of literary expression and a focus on national themes and personal experiences.12
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