Arany
noun
János (ˈjaːnoʃ). 1817–82, Hungarian epic poet, ballad writer, and scholar
Historical Examples
As a lyric poet Petfi naturally gave expression to present moods and feelings; as an epic poet arany plunged into the past.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 Various
arany mentions a Dutch and a Norwegian version of the same tale.
The Folk-Tales of the Magyars Various
arany won this also with his Toldi (the first part of the present trilogy), and immediately found himself famous.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 Various
Petfi was more subjective, more individual; arany was more objective and national.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 Various
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