Magyar népballadák (Magyar remekirók 55. kötet)

Name: Magyar népballadák (Magyar remekirók 55. kötet)
Author: Sándor Endrődi

By Sándor Endrődi

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An editor presents a curated anthology of folk ballads with an introductory essay on their recovery and collection, grouping pieces into cycles—Székely ballads, kuruc-era songs, romancelike verses and a mixed section—and offering representative examples. The verses narrate tragic incidents, betrayed or overpowering love, vengeance, reluctant unions and outlaw exploits, often compressed into brisk, dramatic narratives. Stylistically the material ranges from stragglike, alliterative, repetition-rich mountain ballads to more regular, stanzaic and rhymed plains songs, revealing regional variation in tone, form and narrative focus while surveying the genre’s thematic and formal diversity.

About the Author

Sándor Endrődi

Sándor Endrődi was a Hungarian author and folklorist known for his contributions to the preservation and study of Hungarian folk literature. His notable works include "Magyar népballadák" and "Magyar népdalok," which are part of the esteemed series "Magyar remekirók." These collections showcase the rich tradition of Hungarian ballads and folk songs, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region. Additionally, Endrődi's work "Századunk magyar irodalma képekben" offers insights into Hungarian literature from the era of Széchenyi to the Compromise of 1867, highlighting his role in documenting and interpreting the literary landscape of his time.