A menekülő Élet

audiobook

A menekülő Élet

by Endre Ady

HU·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

A SZŰZ PILÁTUS

12:21
2

ASSZONY ÉS TEMETŐ

8:31
3

ISTENHEZ HANYATLÓ ÁRNYÉK

13:37
4

HARC ÉS HALÁL

10:39
5

SZÉP MAGYAR SORS

18:06
6

SZOMORU ÓDÁK VALAKIHEZ

7:07
7

Tartalom

2:07

Description

Through a lyrical, almost chant‑like narration, the story opens with a meditative monologue that blurs poetry and prose. The unnamed speaker confronts gratitude, guilt and the fleeting nature of existence, speaking to a symbolic white Pilate and a restless playground where boys chase an elusive ball. This opening establishes a rhythm of confession and wonder that invites listeners to follow a deeply personal interior journey.

The narrative weaves reflections on repeated sins, the hope of renewal, and the paradox of finding joy amid decay. Scenes shift from vivid childhood games to solitary contemplations of death, creating a collage of memory that feels both intimate and universal. As the first act unfolds, the protagonist’s search for meaning becomes a quiet rebellion against the inevitable passing of time.

Listeners will be drawn into a voice that oscillates between melancholy and quiet humor, offering a mosaic of philosophical insight without ever delivering a tidy resolution. The experience is a thoughtful meditation on what it means to live, err, and still seek light.

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Language

hu

Duration

~1 hours (69K characters)

Release date

2012-01-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Endre Ady

Endre Ady

1877–1919

A restless, modern voice in Hungarian poetry, his work brought together love, faith, national feeling, and sharp social criticism. As both poet and journalist, he helped push Hungarian literature into the 20th century.

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