Kun, Agnes. Papers, ca. 1940-1975

Summary

Creators:

Kun, Agnes

Abstract:

Extensive correspondence with Russian writers documenting Hungarian-Russian literary relations. Covers the period of destalinization of Russian literature. Significant collections of Leonid Martynov letters and poems, and Boris Pasternak's writings on Hungarian writer Petofi. Includes papers of Antal Hidas.

Extent:

2 linear ft.

Language:

English.

Preferred citation:

Agnes Kun Papers. M0674. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is a document of Hungarian Russian literary relations, an interesting and so far poorely documented aspect. It is also a document of the period of destalinization of Russian literature. Among authors whose manuscripts are represented in the collection are: a sizeable collection of letters and poems (several hundreds) by Leonid Martynov and smaller collections of letters by N. Tlkhonov, N. Zabolotsky, A. Fadeev, R. Samoilov possibly a few others. Of particular interest are also some Boris Pasternak authographs especially regarding his work on Hugarian writer Petofi.

Biographical / historical:

Agnes Kun was a translator of Russian literature into Hungarian and maintained extensive correspondence with Russian writers.

Acquisition information:

Purchased, 1994.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Hungarian literature--20th century.
Russian literature--20th century.

Names:

Aseev, Nikolai Nikolaevich, 1889-1963.
Attila, Jâozsef,$f1905-
Chukovskii, Nikolai Korneevich, 1904-1965.
Fazekas, Mihâaly, 1766-1828, Lâudas Matyi.
Hidas, Antal, 1899-
Kirsanov, Semen Isaakovich, 1906-1972.
Madâach, Imre, 1823-1864, Az ember tragâediâaja.
Martynov, Leonid Nikolaevich, 1905-1980.
Pasternak, Boris Leonidovich, 1890-1960.
Petèofi, Sâandor, 1823-1849, Jâanos Vitez.
Tikhonov, Nikolai Semenovich, 1896-1979.
Vèorèosmarty, Mihâaly, 1800-1855, Csongor âes Tèunde.
Zabolotskii, Nikolai Alekseevich, 1903-1958.

Restrictions:

None.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Agnes Kun Papers. M0674. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Manuscripts Division

Department of Special Collections, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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