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Discover Arad: a Hidden Gem of Central Europe
Gabriel Roman, Puskel Péter, Ujj János, Király András, Lehoczky Attila, Muntean Tibor, Matekovits MBooks, History, Arts
Gabriel Roman, Puskel Péter, Ujj János, Király András, Lehoczky Attila, Muntean Tibor, Matekovits MBooks, History, Arts

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Episode Summary

The provided excerpts, taken from works by Puskel Péter, translated into English by Gabriel Roman, offer a comprehensive historical overview of the Hungarian minority press and literary life in Arad, Romania, primarily focusing on the turbulent interwar period following the Treaty of Trianon. These sources detail how Romanian administration and the ensuing economic and political upheaval severely impacted the Hungarian population and their media, leading to censorship and feelings of insecurity. Despite these challenges, the texts document a surprising flurry of publishing activity in Arad, with numerous newspapers, periodicals, and books being printed to preserve Hungarian language and culture. The sources particularly highlight several eminent publicists, such as Krenner Miklós ("Spectator"), Fekete Tivadar, and Franyó Zoltán, noting their efforts to define the minority's role and engage in pragmatic political journalism, often against fierce opposition and legal actions. Download the Romanian version of the book "The name stays Arad!" and other titles from the digital library for free here: https://www.arad.zone/biblioteca-digitala/biblioteca-digitala-copy
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