Miklós Rónaszegi
novelist
Miklós Rónaszegi is one of Hungary’s most popular and versatile writers of literature for adults and youngsters.
His 29 published books include historical novels, science fiction, biographical novels and family saga, short stories and plays.
His favourite period in Hungarian history is the Middle Ages, although he is just as fascinated by world history, writing on subjects such as the great voyages of discovery and the first British colonies in America.
With their fast-paced narrative and a wealth of authentic historical and ethnographical detail, his works of young adult fiction are a perfect blend of exciting adventure and educational content.
Aimed at adult readers, his novels about Shakespeare, Molière and Marco Polo convey historical and biographical facts in an enjoyable, dynamic style.
His novels for young adults are written with humour and emotion: „The Lame Buffalo”, for example, is a moving portrayal of brotherly love.
In his award-winning novel „The Prisoner of Genoa”, a monk recalls his childhood, describing how he witnessed the birth of Marco Polo’s famous account of his travels while being held captive.
The” Scallywags” series is jam-packed with antics and escapades. Well-loved throughout Europe, the film “The Lost and Found Baby” won first prize at the 1985 Hungarian Film Festival and is based on the first book in the series, „The Scallywags and the Tourist”.
Miklós Rónaszegi’s science fiction and fantasy novels, short stories, biographical novels. and family saga are intended primarily for older readers, although there is one book that will also appeal to younger children’s imagination.” Watch What You Wish For” is not just a bestseller but is now recommended reading in several Hungarian schools.
Miklós Rónaszegi’s books have been published in several languages. Many of his historical, biographical and science fiction novels are available in English, while his novels for young adults have been translated into English, German Slovak, Czech, Spanish, Greek and Russian.
Besides new Hungarian editions, some of Rónaszegi’s most successful novels are now available in translation!
English-language e-books and print versions can be found on Amazon.de
The Lost and Found Baby
The movie based on a book by Rónaszegi, The Scallywags and the Tourists.
The award-winning film is well loved throughout Europe.
