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George Szirtes
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1948
George Szirtes is a British-Hungarian poet and translator into English. Originally from Hungary, he has lived in the United Kingdom for most of his life. Szirtes was a judge for the 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize. In 2024 he was awarded the King's Gold Medal for Poetry.
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Birth
1948
Death
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First book
1973
Years writing
53
George Szirtes was born in Budapest in 1948 and built a distinguished career as a poet and writer in the United Kingdom.
His literary work acts as a cultural bridge between Hungary and the English-speaking world through his translation efforts.
With a prolific career, he has published a total of 32 works exploring poetry and narrative art.
His book The poetry file stands out as one of his major works within his extensive literary catalog.
Beyond his creative writing, Szirtes has worked as an opinion journalist, sharing his insights on poetics and current affairs.