Gáspár Gróh

literary historian, critic, essayist and publicist, editor
Budapest, 2 August 1953
Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–)
Gróh Gáspár’s analytical thinking is deeply rooted in Hungarian reality. As a literary historian and critic, one of his main characteristics is his ability to see historical precedents in the present. Born in Budapest in 1953, Gróh’s childhood and early school years were spent in the close presence of the Rákosi era (1949–1956) – a period marked by show trials and political repression –
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Parallel Life Paths
2020governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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2017governmental award

Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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2017governmental award

Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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