"Magyar alakok" is a book by the outstanding Hungarian writer Karol Etvös, first published in 1852. In this work, the author presents a unique collection of portraits of prominent Hungarian figures who made a significant contribution to the development of national culture and history. Karola Etvös succeeded not only in bringing these outstanding individuals to life in her stories, but also in conveying their ideas, feelings and inner struggles through apt description and witty adaptation of language. "Magyar alakok" is a fascinating journey into the past of Hungary, which not only reveals the greatness of these figures, but also inspires new discoveries and reflections on important aspects of national identity.