Szabó, Magda (1917–)
Szabó, Magda (1917–)
Hungarian novelist and poet. Name variations: Magda Szabo. Born 1917 in Debrecen, Hungary; received teacher's diploma from Lajos Kossuth University; m. Tibor Szobotka.
Regarded as one of most important Hungarian writers after WWII, 1st worked as a teacher and for the ministry of education; won Prix Femina Roman du Roman Étranger (2003); writings include Freszkó (1950, Fresco), Az öz (1959, The Fawn), Disznótor (1960, Night of the Pig-Killing), and Az ajto (1975, The Door); has been translated in over 30 languages. Won Attila Jozsef Prize (1959) and Lajos Kossuth Prize (1978).
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