The Eighth Tribe, 1978 (5. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1978-06-01 / 6. szám
Page 10 THE EIGHTH TRIBE June, 1978 and in 1976 he published the “Géniusz” (Genius) : “Sándor Petőfi’s biography in verse” — as stated in the subtitle of the book. The work is more than a biography: It is an epic poem of Petofi’s short but stormy life and the Hungarian War of Independence. The author deserves credit for having chosen the metrical versification used by another great Hungarian poet of the 19th century, János Arany. By so doing, Dr. Ágoston not only preserved the atmosphere of Petofi’s era but he found the way to the ears and hearts of millions of Hungarians. There are a few “extreme modern” poets and critics who object to the easy-flowing, easy to understand, versification of Dr. Ágoston. They are wrong. Petofi’s biography in verse was written for the Hungarian nation and not for a few hundreds of “modemists-elitists”. Dr. Ágoston’s decision to write the biography in the beautiful language of János Arany, was a right decision, in both respects: artistically, as well as historically. It was the only right decision. A “modernistic” rendition of the “Géniusz” is unthinkable and would have been a literary failure. The “Géniusz” is a book of lasting value. At the same time, a proof of its author’s glowing patriotism and literary talent. Alexander Pásztor The book can be ordered from: Dr. Edward Ágoston, 180 Seventeenth St., Apt. 02, Oakland, California 94612. Visiting Hours to view the Crown of St. Stephen in Hungary. In case some of our readers will visit Hungary this summer — their plans should include a visit to the National Museum to see the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Visiting Hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p. m. Thursday 12 noon till 8:00 p. m. HUNGARIAN RADIO PROGRAMS Pennsylvania WAMO — 106 FM, — Pittsburgh, Pa. garian Music. Hostess: Miss Julia Orosz Sunday, 1:30 P.M. — Garden of Hun-WEDO — 810 AM, McKeesport, Pa. Sunday afternoon: 2:45 to 3:00 — The Hungarian Reformed Radio Program — Sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Hungarian Protestant Churches. 3:00 to 3:30 — Hungarian Hour — Host: Dr. Victor Molnár. WDUQ — 90.5 FM, Pittsburgh, Pa. Saturday evening, 6 to 7 o’clock: “Music from Europe” — Host: Dr. Victor Molnár. New York WHBI-FM — 105.9, New York, N.Y. Hungarian Protestant Radio Worship Service Sunday afternoon at 1:45. New Jersey WCTC — 1450 AM — New Brunswick, N.J. Sunday afternoon 12:15 to 1:30. Kara’s Hungarian Melody Time. Ohio WZAK — F.M. 93.1 — Cleveland, 0. Thursday and Friday evenings from 7:30. — Dr. Paul Löte, Dr. Zsigmond Molnár and László Rózsa announcers. WBKC — 1560 AM — Chardon, Ohio Sunday afternoon — 2 to 3 oclock. “HUNGARIAN AMERICAN HOUR” Hostess: Mrs. Henry (Pota) McBride Phone: 286-3433 WKTL — 90.7 F.M. — Struthers, Ohio. Saturday afternoon 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Requests taken during program or writing: Hungarian Radio Hour, Rev. Vitéz Baán, 454 N. Bella Vista Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44509. WVUD — F. M. 100 —Dayton, Ohio Sunday morning 9 to 10 o’clock. “MUSIC OF HUNGARY” Bringing Hungarian music to the people of Central and Southwestern Ohio, parts of Kentucky and Indiana. Director: Albert G. Kertesz • * * We ask other Radio Program Directors to send in the time of their programs, so we can include them in this column. — editor. 1813 MAP OF HUNGARY —Original is a copperplate engraving, produced in Pest in 1813, for use by the Army. —It depicts every town, village, land and water formation, battlesite, etc. —Original map was printed, then cut into 16 equal sized segments, and glued to a cloth backing and folded into a slip case for ease in handling. —The original map has been authenticated by the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C., and also by a private collector and gallery. Only 1,500 copies have been printed, and this is the only known reproduction of this particular map. Also, there are very few maps available from this period. The map purchase price is: 1 map for $5.00, 2-10 are $4.00 per map. Shipping costs are included in these costs which are approximately $1.40 for first class mail service. This interesting and valuable map can be ordered by contacting: Jan K. Kary 122 Laurel Way, No. 3B Herndon, Virginia 22070 If you know anyone, who would like to receive this magazine, please send us his name and address. After you read this magazine, please do not dcscard it. Give it to someone else to enjoy.
