
1913
SZEREPLŐK:
ELSŐ FELVONÁS.
MÁSODIK FELVONÁS.
HARMADIK FELVONÁS.
Set against the elegant terrace of an aristocratic Budapest manor in the spring of 1914, the play immerses listeners in a world of polished propriety and simmering unease. A nervous antiquarian, a gaunt major‑in‑waiting, and the restless Radován—whose frail health masks a desperate urgency—converse amid hushed military drums and the rustle of garden leaves, each line hinting at hidden motives and a looming secret invention.
The dialogue quickly reveals tangled relationships: Beatrix, the lady of the house, confronts Radován about the tragic fate of children she once comforted, while the merchant presses for a mysterious device that could sway the war effort. As alliances shift and personal grievances surface, the first act builds a tense tableau of duty, deception, and fragile hope, inviting the audience to wonder how the characters will navigate the storm gathering beyond the palace walls.
Language
hu
Duration
~2 hours (123K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
Release date
2021-05-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1880–1948
A Hungarian novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, he moved with ease from journalism and stage work into film, helping shape stories for both European and British cinema. His career stretched from early 20th-century Budapest to major screen projects in London.
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