
Megjegyzés:
Set against the bustling literary cafés of 1840s Budapest, the story follows a sharp‑minded young writer thrust into the city’s feverish debates on politics, art, and national identity. Amid the clatter of newspapers and the whispered plans of reformers, he wrestles with the expectations of a generation that idolizes brilliant but erratic voices. The novel paints the city as a living character, its streets echoing with the restless ambition of those who dare to shape Hungary’s future.
As the newcomer navigates salons filled with towering figures and fierce rivalries, he must decide whether to follow the grand, often unwieldy visions of his mentors or carve his own path. The narrative blends witty observation with keen psychological insight, capturing the exhilaration and isolation of a mind caught between tradition and the promise of change. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of a cultural crossroads, where every conversation feels like a turning point.
Language
hu
Duration
~7 hours (413K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat, 1904.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
Release date
2022-09-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1875
A major 19th-century Hungarian novelist and public thinker, he became known for psychologically rich historical fiction and sharp political writing shaped by the upheavals of his age.
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