About
Sándor Petőfi, born in 1823 in Kiskőrös, is regarded as Hungary's national poet. From a modest family, he became the first Hungarian poet to support himself solely through writing. His collection 'Versek' (1844) and epic 'János Vitéz' (1845) brought him fame. In 1848, he played a key role in the Hungarian Revolution, writing the 'Nemzeti dal' and co-authoring the 12 Points. He disappeared during the Battle of Segesvár in 1849, aged 26. His work, over 850 poems, has profoundly influenced Hungarian culture.
* 1823-01-01 — † 1849-07-28
Major works
- Versek (1844)poetry collection
- János Vitéz (1845)epic poem
- Nemzeti dal (1848)poem
- A borozó (1842)poem
Key milestones
- 1842First poem published, 'A borozó', in the journal Athenaeum.
- 1848Public recitation of 'Nemzeti dal' on 15 March, during the Hungarian Revolution.
- 1849Presumed disappearance at the Battle of Segesvár, on 31 July.
Themes
freedomhomelandlovenaturerevolution
Sources: britannica.com · cenl.org · library.hungaricana.hu
