János Arany

Background

János Arany was born in a family of poor peasants.

Education

During his scholl years János Arany won scholastic honors.

In 1836, before graduation, he joined a group of traveling actors but soon returned home disillusioned.

Works

• book

  • Toldi

  • Toldi's Eve

  • The Death of Buda

  • Toldi's Love

• satire

  • The Lost Constitution