A gondolkodók és egyéb elbeszélések

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A gondolkodók és egyéb elbeszélések

by Margit Kaffka

HU·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

A lively tableau of early‑twentieth‑century Budapest unfolds through a series of short, character‑driven sketches. In the opening tale, two bright‑minded students—one a restless, daring boy, the other a book‑loving girl newly arrived in the city—cross paths by chance. Their meeting, set against the backdrop of bustling streets, quiet temples, and the hum of a university, captures the spark of curiosity and the tentative steps of a friendship that hints at deeper feelings.

The collection moves beyond this encounter, offering vignettes that explore everyday moments—visits, marriages, fleeting triumphs, and the subtle dangers of ambition. Each story is told with a gentle humor and an observant eye, inviting listeners to linger on the quirks of ordinary lives while reflecting on the larger questions that occupy thoughtful minds. The result is a charming mosaic of voices that feels both intimate and universally resonant.

Details

Language

hu

Duration

~3 hours (198K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Budapest: Athenaeum, 1906.

Credits

Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library

Release date

2024-01-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Margit Kaffka

Margit Kaffka

1880–1918

A major voice in early 20th-century Hungarian literature, her fiction is known for its sharp social insight and its close attention to women’s lives. Writing as Hungary was changing rapidly, she became one of the notable authors associated with the influential journal Nyugat.

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