author
Gusztáv Lauka
1818–1902
A warm, witty voice in 19th-century Hungarian literature, he was known for humor that stayed generous and humane. His poems, stories, and newspaper writing helped make him a familiar figure in literary life far beyond his own era.
2 Audiobooks
Megtörténtek és megtörténhetők (1. kötet)
by Gusztáv Lauka
Megtörténtek és megtörténhetők (2. kötet)
by Gusztáv Lauka
About the author
Born in Vitka on July 20, 1818, Gusztáv Lauka was a Hungarian writer, poet, humorist, and archivist. He studied humanities and law, worked in literary and administrative posts in Pest, and became active in journalism and literary culture while still young.
He wrote poems, short prose, and humorous pieces, and later served for many years as a county archivist. Lauka was also among the founding members of the Petőfi Society, which reflects the respect he earned in Hungarian literary circles.
Readers remember him especially for his light touch: his writing is often described as cheerful, inventive, and kind rather than severe or grand. He died in Nagybecskerek on August 23, 1902.