István Fekete facts for kids
István Fekete (born January 25, 1900, in Gölle, Austria-Hungary – died June 23, 1970, in Budapest, Hungary) was a famous Hungarian writer. He wrote many popular books for young people, especially stories about animals.
He is best known for his youth novel Tüskevár ("Thorn Castle"), published in 1957. This book tells the story of two city boys enjoying their summer vacation near Lake Balaton and the Zala River. They have many adventures and learn about nature. An old man helps them grow up during their journey. Tüskevár won the Attila József Prize in 1960 and was made into a film in 1967. In 2005, it was voted the 8th most popular novel in Hungary during the Big Read event. Its sequel, Téli berek ("Winter Grove"), came out in 1959.
Other popular books by István Fekete, like Vuk: The Little Fox and Thistle, were also among the top 100 in the Big Read.
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Popular Animal Stories
István Fekete wrote many beloved novels about animals. These stories often teach readers about nature and life through the eyes of animal characters.
- Bogáncs (1957): This is another very famous novel by Fekete. It was published in English as Thistle. The story is about a brave sheepdog called a pumi. It was also made into a film in 1967. You can find more about the film here: IMDb entry.
- Lutra, the otter (1955): This book tells the adventures of an otter. A film version of Lutra was released in 1986. You can learn more about the film here: IMDb entry.
- Vuk, the little fox (1965): This is one of Fekete's most popular books. It was translated into English as "Vuk the fox cub" in 2008. A very popular animated film was made from it in 1981.
- Kele, the stork (1955): This novel follows the life of a stork named Kele.
- Csí, about a couple of swallows (1940): This is a shorter story about the lives of two swallows.
- Hu, the owl (1966): This novel tells the story of an owl.
Other Famous Books
István Fekete wrote many other novels and collections of short stories on different topics, including historical adventures and stories about people's lives.
- A koppányi aga testamentuma ("The Testament of the Koppány Castle Agha", 1937): This is a historical novel set in 1586. It was also made into a film. You can find more about the film here: IMDb entry.
- Zsellérek ("Cottars", 1939): A novel about people living in the countryside.
- Halászat ("Fishing", 1955): This was a handbook about fishing.
- Kittenberger Kálmán élete ("Life of Kálmán Kittenberger", 1962): This book is a novel-like biography about Kálmán Kittenberger, a famous explorer of Africa.
- Ballagó idő ("Ambling Time", 1970): This is a biographical novel about Fekete's own life. A film version was released in 1976. You can find more about the film here: IMDb entry.
- Rózsakunyhó ("Rose Hut", 1973): A collection of stories published after his death.
Awards and Recognition
István Fekete received several awards for his writing during his lifetime.
- 1st Prize of the Géza Gárdonyi Association's novel competition (1937)
- Attila József Award (1960)
- A Munka Érdemrend arany fokozata (1970)
Legacy
István Fekete's work continues to be loved by many readers, especially young people. The Fekete István Education Centre in the Nimfea Nature Conservation Association is named after him, honoring his connection to nature and education.
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Images for kids
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István Fekete
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Statue of István Fekete by Ferenc Trischler
See also
In Spanish: István Fekete para niños
