Ferenc Sánta

writer

Brașov, 4 September 1927 – Budapest, 8 June 2008

Posthumous associate member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)

Ferenc Sánta is one of the most special figures in recent Hungarian literature. He made his debut in 1954 with his first piece of writing, the short story Sokan voltunk (lit. We Were

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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1973governmental award

Kossuth Prize, Second Class

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1964governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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1956governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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