Zalán futása
work by Vörösmarty
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Zalán futása (The Flight of Zalán) is an epic poem by Mihály Vörösmarty, a prominent Hungarian poet and dramatist. Published in 1825, the work describes the conquest of Hungary by Árpád. Its success was amplified by the patriotic fervor of the era, which sought national narratives of Hungary's glorious past. Vörösmarty's contribution was significant in establishing a distinctly Hungarian national literature, moving away from overwhelming classical and German influences.1
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