June 04

Marc Antoine Muret, known as Muretus (1526–1585), was a leading French humanist of the Renaissance. He taught across Europe, including prestigious positions in Turin and Rome, spreading classical learning. Muretus's erudition in Latin grammar and rhetoric earned him acclaim among contemporary intellectuals. His works, including poetry and speeches, exemplify the fusion of classical scholarship and Renaissance humanism. Despite controversies over his personal life, his scholarly contributions influenced late 16th-century education and literature.

György Lukács was born in 1885 in Budapest and emerged as a leading Marxist thinker in the early 20th century. His seminal work, History and Class Consciousness (1923), introduced the concept of reification and influenced the Frankfurt School. Lukács contributed to literary theory with his analysis of realism and the novel form. After years of exile during and after World War II, he returned to Hungary and served as a government minister, promoting cultural policies. His writings bridged political theory, aesthetics, and philosophy, leaving a profound impact on social thought. Lukács remains a cornerstone figure for students of Marxism and literary studies.