Etelka
novel by Dugonics
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The novel Etelka (1788) by András Dugonics was a sentimental love story set in a historical context. It is recognized as the first Hungarian best seller. Dugonics, alongside György Bessenyei, was a writer of the Hungarian Enlightenment, aiming to convey new ideas to the public. Both writers utilized the language of common people, which was a significant contribution to Hungarian literature.
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