Ferenc Temesi

writer, literary translator, playwright, screenwriter

Szeged, 30 November 1949

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)

If among a writer’s works there is also one entitled Babonáskönyv (lit. Book of Superstitions), a measure of caution is in order; yet I am not about to speak of the future, only of the past

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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2014

governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2011

governmental award

Laurel Wreath Award of the Republic of Hungary

Hungarian state award for outstanding literary achievements.

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1994

governmental award

Knight'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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1988

governmental award

József Attila Award

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

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