Hymnusz

poem by Kölcsey

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"Hymnusz" is a poem written by Ferenc Kölcsey in 1823. This poem, which evokes the glory of Hungary's past, became the national anthem of Hungary. Kölcsey was a Hungarian Romantic poet, literary critic, and politician. His strong moral sense and devotion to his country are reflected in his works. The music for the "Hymnusz" was composed by Ferenc Erkel, and it was officially adopted as the national anthem in 1844.123

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Ferenc Kölcsey
…Romantic poet whose poem “Hymnusz” (1823), evoking the glory of Hungary’s past, became the national anthem of Hungary.
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…Romantic poet whose poem “Hymnusz” (1823), evoking the glory of Hungary’s past, became the national anthem of Hungary.
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Hungarian literature
Romanticism
…national problems; his impressive “Hymnusz” (1823) became the Hungarian national anthem. After Kisfaludy’s death, Mihály Vörösmarty became a central figure in literary life, producing writings of value in every genre. In particular he succeeded with a long epic poem Zalán futása (1825; “The Flight of Zalán”), written in a…
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…national problems; his impressive “Hymnusz” (1823) became the Hungarian national anthem. After Kisfaludy’s death, Mihály Vörösmarty became a central figure in literary life, producing writings of value in every genre. In particular he succeeded with a long epic poem Zalán futása (1825; “The Flight of Zalán”), written in a…
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