Ady writings in Figyelő section of Nyugat

Abstract

Endre Ady’s creative activity was diverse from several points of view, but its different fields were not given the same importance or evaluated in the same way in his lifetime achievement. It is almost certain that his writings published in Figyelő (Hungarian observer) section of Nyugat („The West”) journal are among the ones which are mentioned the least. In my essay I would like to take a closer look at his writings relating to either a problem of public life or an artistic phenomenon published here. He drew attention to several works of art, authors from 1908 to 1918 praising or critcizing national and international works of art as well. What is more, he also wrote about philosphical works and fine art exhibitions in Figyelő.