[The encounter of the 'Golden Priestess' with Sanyika - An analysis of the creative dynamics of the Weöres-Károlyi couple from the perspective of Amy Károlyi's oeuvre].

Abstract

The circumstances of the encounter of the Weöres-Károlyi couple, as well as some dynamic details of their marriage, have been surrounded by considerable literary and public interest during the past decades. This interest however largely focused on the poetic oeuvre of Sándor Weöres and on his struggle with alcohol. However, the impact of this legendary encounter on Amy Károlyi's art has been a subject of few analyses. The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding on the impact of this encounter with Sándor Weöres and the life- and creative fellowship with him had on Amy Károlyi's art and life, as well as what creative influences can be identified in the couple's oeuvre. The study identifies the most common beliefs ("legends") regarding the Weöres-Károlyi couple, as well as the most important literary imprints of their marital and creative community and their effects on Károlyi's poetry through an overview of Károlyi's confessional works. Based on the revealed biographical and artistic associations, it can be concluded that despite the fact, that Amy Károlyi's literary work was fulfilled in her marriage, and creative fellowship with Weöres, her figure still appears in literary memory as the support and "savior" of her husband, Weöres.