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There is a wonderful Hungarian literature, especially in lyric poetry
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"There is a wonderful Hungarian literature, especially in lyric poetry"

- Gyorgy Ligeti

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Hungary Flag This quote is written / told by Gyorgy Ligeti between May 28, 1923 and June 12, 2006. He/she was a famous Composer from Hungary. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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