Gyulai Pál kritikai dolgozatainak újabb gyüjteménye, 1850-1904

This volume gathers the vibrant literary and cultural commentary of a pivotal 19th‑century Hungarian critic, whose essays first appeared between 1850 and 1904. Over the years he dissected poetry, drama, folklore and the political undercurrents of his age, often sparking lively debate in the pages of contemporary journals. The collection offers a panoramic view of his sharp eye for language, his affection for folk traditions, and his willingness to challenge prevailing tastes.

Compiled in the late 1920s from meticulous manuscript copies, the anthology fills the gaps left by earlier, incomplete editions. Listeners will hear the critic’s eloquent assessments of figures such as Petőfi, Jókai and emerging playwrights, as well as his reflections on the evolving Hungarian literary scene. The work serves both as a window onto a formative era of Central European letters and as a testament to a mind that shaped critical discourse for half a century.