Anna Kiss

poet, playwright
Gyula, 26 January 1939
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
Although she composed a substantial body of poems addressing her own era (Ahogy az élet árad [lit. As Life Flows], Arcok, lovak, félrevert harangok [lit. Faces, Horses, Warning Bells],
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Parallel Life Paths
2017governmental award

Artist of the Nation

The top prize in the hierarchical system of art awards, granted to Kossuth Prize-winning artists over 65 who have created significant value in their artistic field. By law, no more than seventy artists may hold it simultaneously.

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2016governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2008governmental award

Laurel Wreath Award of the Republic of Hungary

Hungarian state award for outstanding literary achievements.

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1992governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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1975governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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