"Critical Essays, 1854-1861" is a collection of essays and critical reviews by the famous Hungarian writer and critic Pal Gyulai. In these texts, he analyzes literary works, highlights social problems and cultural phenomena of the second half of the 19th century. Gülyai skillfully combines literary criticism with political and philosophical reflections, making this book interesting not only for fans of literature, but also for general readers interested in history and culture. Gülyai's work in "Critical Essays" is an important addition to Hungarian literary studies and cultural history of the 19th century.