Dezső Szomory

Born in Pest on June 2, 1869, Dezső Szomory was a Hungarian writer and journalist, originally named Mór Weisz. He became known for a highly individual style and for writing both prose and drama during a period of major change in Hungarian cultural life.

He was active in Budapest’s literary world and built a reputation through novels, plays, and journalism. His writing is often remembered for its musical language, emotional intensity, and strong sense of atmosphere.

Szomory died in Budapest on November 30, 1944. His life and career are often seen as part of the broader story of modern Hungarian literature in the decades before and during the Second World War.