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Jozef Baláži
Jozef Baláži (November 2, 1919-May 30, 1998) was a Slovak personality.
He was a renowned poet, writer, and translator who made significant contributions to Slovak literature. Baláži wrote extensively on human emotions, social injustice, and the complexities of human relationships.
Born in the small village of Vajnory, Slovakia, Baláži studied at the University of Bratislava and later taught Slovak literature at Comenius University. Throughout his lifetime, he authored numerous collections of poetry, plays, and essays, including his most famous work, "Ticho a jeho hrob" ("Silence and Its Grave"), a reflection on the brutality of war and the devastating impact it has on human lives.
Baláži was also an accomplished translator, translating the works of great literary figures such as William Shakespeare, Bertholt Brecht, and Pablo Neruda into Slovak. His translations were highly praised for their accuracy and the unique style in which he translated them.
In recognition of his contributions to Slovak literature, Baláži was awarded several prestigious awards, including the Slovak Literary Fund Award and the State Prize for Literature. He passed away in Bratislava in 1998, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential Slovak writers of the 20th century.
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