author
Gergely Csiky
1842–1891
A major voice in 19th-century Hungarian theater, he helped move the stage toward sharp, realistic social comedy. His plays were widely admired for their lively dialogue, keen observation, and feel for everyday life.
2 Audiobooks
Az Atlasz-család
by Gergely Csiky
Elbeszélések
by Gergely Csiky
About the author
Born on December 8, 1842, in Pankota in Arad County, Gergely Csiky became one of Hungary’s most important dramatists. He studied Roman Catholic theology in Pest and Vienna and later taught at the Priests’ College in Temesvár before turning fully toward literature.
His best-known work helped refresh Hungarian drama in the late 1800s. Writing comedies and social plays with a realistic edge, he earned praise for bringing contemporary manners and middle-class life onto the stage in a fresh, engaging way.
Csiky was also an active translator and literary figure, and he was elected a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He died in Budapest on November 19, 1891, but his name remained closely tied to Hungarian theater long after his death.