Ignotus facts for kids
Hugó Veigelsberg (born November 2, 1869, in Pest – died August 3, 1949, in Budapest) was a famous Hungarian writer and editor. He was best known by his pen name, Ignotus, which means "unknown" in Latin. He wrote many poems, stories, and works about society. People admired his unique writing style.
Meet Hugó Veigelsberg
Hugó Veigelsberg was a very important figure in Hungarian literature. He was born in Pest, Hungary, which is now part of Budapest. He became known for his deep and personal way of writing. He used several different pen names, but "Ignotus" was the most famous one. He also wrote under names like "Dixi," "Pató Pál," and "Tar Lorincz."
His Important Works
Ignotus wrote many books that became well-known. Some of his early works include A Slemil Keservei (published in 1891) and a collection of Versek (poems) from 1894. He also wrote Vallomások (Confessions) in 1900. Besides his own writing, he translated a novel called Végzet from the Dutch author Louis Couperus.
One of his biggest achievements was starting the literary magazine Nyugat. This magazine became a very important place for new and modern Hungarian writers to share their work. It helped shape Hungarian literature for many years.
His Family
Hugó Veigelsberg came from a family of writers. His father was Leó Veigelsberg, who was also a journalist. Hugó's son, Pál (Paul) Ignotus (1901–1978), followed in his footsteps. Pál was also a journalist and writer. During World War II, Pál Ignotus even worked for the BBC, which is a famous broadcasting company.
