Imre Oravecz

poet, writer, literary translator

Szajla, 15 February 1943

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–)

The poetry of Imre Oravecz is exceptional and unique in contemporary Hungarian literature. The voice that has been his from the very beginning is not comparable to anyone else’s,

Kossuth Prize

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

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1989governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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