Péter Esterházy
Péter Esterházy (14 April 1950 – 14 July 2016) was a Hungarian writer. He was born in Budapest. He was one of the most widely known contemporary Hungarian[1] and Central European writers. He has been called a "leading figure of 20th century Hungarian literature"[2] and his books are thought to be significant contributions to postwar literature.[3]
Péter Esterházy | |
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| Born | 14 April 1950 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | 14 July 2016 (aged 66) Budapest, Hungary |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Hungarian |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Alma mater | Eötvös Loránd University |
| Notable works | Celestial Harmonies (Harmonia Caelestis, 2000) |
| Notable awards | Kossuth Prize |
| Spouse | Margit Reén |
| Children | 4 |
Esterházy died of pancreatic cancer in Budapest on 14 July 2016, aged 66.[4]
References
- ↑ Kellan Cummings (August 2008). "An Interview with Péter Esterházy". Words Without Borders. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ↑ "Renowned Hungarian author Peter Esterhazy dies at 66". The Daily Sabah. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ↑ "Péter Esterházy at the PEN World Voices Festival". Hungarian Literature Online. 5 December 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
Péter Esterházy, whom Salman Rushdie introduced as "one of the most significant writers of world literature today", was a special guest at the PEN World Voices Festival in New York between 29 April and 2 May.
- ↑ "Hungarian Writer Peter Esterhazy Dies at 66". The New York Times. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.[dead link]