A magyarságért

audiobook

A magyarságért

by Jenő Rákosi

HU·~6 hours·52 chapters

Chapters

52 total

Egy szó a többiek elé.

1:15

A magyar glóbusz. (1882.)

5:20

A nemzeti nyelv.

10:03

A nyelv kultusza.

12:07

A purizmus. (1894.)

10:56

Nemzetiségi kérdésünk.

8:05

Hazafiság és művészet. (1896.)

9:08

A szabad sajtó 50. születésnapján.

8:39

Költészet.

5:50

Gyermekirodalom. (1891.)

6:58

Description

In the opening pages the narrator, a flamboyant journalist, likens himself to a carefree Don Juan, wandering through life's tangled streets while chasing love’s fleeting spoils. He introduces a whimsical “Life Publishing Society” that gathers scattered fragments, polishes them, and arranges them in a sort of chaotic catalog. The tone is playful yet earnest, setting up a meditation on honesty, youthful optimism, and a fierce devotion to the Hungarian spirit.

Interwoven with anecdotes about a “Hungarian globe” and the nation’s place on the world stage, the text blends satire, history, and a call to cultural pride. Readers hear vivid portraits of a generation that values truth, faith, and a shared destiny, even as they tease the pretensions of neighboring powers. This rich, conversational prose invites listeners to contemplate what it means to belong to a people whose love for their homeland can be both a personal compass and a collective anthem.

Details

Language

hu

Duration

~6 hours (381K characters)

Release date

2026-01-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jenő Rákosi

Jenő Rákosi

1842–1929

A major voice in Hungarian cultural life, he moved easily between literature, journalism, and the stage. His long career made him a familiar public figure in Budapest and a strong influence on late 19th- and early 20th-century Hungarian letters.

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