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The Őszikék are a collection of poems by János Arany, considered his "swan songs" written shortly before his death in 1882. These works poignantly express Arany's feelings of unfulfillment and solitude. Arany, a renowned Hungarian epic poet, is also celebrated for his Toldi trilogy and other narrative poems that delve into human nature and historical themes. The Őszikék represent a deeply personal and melancholic phase in his prolific literary career.12

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