
A KŐSZIVŰ EMBER FIAI
HATVAN PERCZ.
A TEMETÉSI IMA.
TALLÉROSSY ZEBULON.
KÉT JÓ BARÁT.
A MÁSIK KETTŐ.
MINDENFÉLE EMBEREK.
A BACKFISCH.
A ZSIBÁRUS.
NŐI BOSZÚ.
In a lavish ballroom drenched in trumpets and clinking glasses, an influential yet ailing statesman is hailed as the nation’s guiding light. The ceremony brims with pomp, extravagant toasts, and whispered concern about the leader’s fragile heart, setting a vivid contrast between public reverence and private anxiety. As the celebration unfolds, the enigmatic administrator Rideghváry Bencze navigates the uneasy atmosphere, offering calm while the hidden frailty of the honored guest looms over the gathering.
The narrative captures the intricate dance of politics, loyalty, and looming mortality, pulling listeners into a world of grand speeches, clandestine conversations, and the subtle power struggles beneath a glittering veneer. Through vivid dialogue and keen observations, the story invites you to linger over the tension between duty and destiny, questioning how long a celebrated hero can endure when the clock ticks relentlessly. This opening promises a richly layered tale where honor and vulnerability intersect in an unforgettable banquet.
Language
hu
Duration
~8 hours (486K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Release date
Apr 22, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1825–1904
A giant of 19th-century Hungarian literature, he wrote sweeping novels and plays filled with adventure, romance, and national feeling. His life was just as dramatic: he took part in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution and later became a major public figure as well as a beloved storyteller.
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