In his autobiography, Bartók reveals that he realized early on that these songs were inauthentic - and also musically insufficient to hold the seeds of inspiration for "serious" composition.
Prior to Bartók's contribution, popular, "folk-like" songs had provided material for Hungarian nationalist composers. His compositions reconcile revolutionary musical ideas with a deep appreciation for his homeland and its peasant culture. The greatest composer of his country, Béla Bartók developed his early interest in Hungarian folk music into a serious study of folk melodies and their origins.
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