Mihály Babits
Mihály Babits de Szentistván | |
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Babits in 1940 | |
| Born | 26 November 1883 Szekszárd, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 4 August 1941 (aged 57) Budapest, Hungary |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Period | 1900–1941 |
| Genre | Poetry, Short stories, Novels Literary history Essays, lyric poetry |
| Spouse | Ilona Tanner (pen name: Sophie Török) |
| Relatives | Mother: Auróra Kelemen Father: Mihály Babits |
Mihály Babits (Hungarian: [ˈmihaːj ˈbɒbit͡ʃ]; 26 November 1883 – 4 August 1941) was a Hungarian poet, writer, essayist, and translator. His poems are well known for their intense religious themes. His novels such as “The Children of Death” (1927) explore psychological problems.