In Hungarian literature, which leading 19th-century figure led the language reform movement (nyelvújítás) from his estate at Széphalom?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ferenc Kazinczy
- Step 1: Ferenc Kazinczy (1759–1831) spearheaded the neologist camp of the Hungarian language reform through thousands of letters, coining modern terminology. Answer: Ferenc Kazinczy. Why not the others: Kölcsey was an ally who wrote the national anthem, while Bajza and Szemere were younger Romantic critics.
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