Móricz Zsigmond, a műkedvelő történész
Zsigmond Móricz, the Amateur Historian

Summary/Abstract: In his Erdély trilogy, Zsigmond Móricz commemorated Gábor Bethlen, who brought peace and restored his country after a long period of war. The author’s goal was to create a new image for Bethlen, which could serve as an example for post-Trianon Hungarians. He paid attention to historical accuracy, and researched the subject for roughly one and a half decades. He amassed a large library that contained all the important literary works and historical sources. He consulted historians and archivists,gaining plenty of advice and additional information. The planned locations of his works were visited by him personally,and he found the accurate depiction of the 17th century Hungarian language very important; he included many original texts, almost word for word. Móricz’s trilogy was considered a huge success,and it drew the attention of historians,writers and the cultured readership to 17th century Transylvania. The Gábor Bethlen-image he created plays a significant role in Hungarian historical consciousness to this day.

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