
REMÉNYIK SÁNDOR
A vivid tapestry of voice and vision, this early‑twentieth‑century Hungarian collection captures the restless spirit of a generation poised between war and a fragile peace. The poems move from intimate whispers—dreams that glide through misty valleys and trembling silence—to bold, sometimes stark proclamations about love, exile, and the aching search for meaning. Images of mountains, bridges of sighs, and underwater constellations swirl together, offering listeners a landscape where grief and hope are layered like thin, luminous veils.
While the verses often linger on personal yearning, they also echo broader questions about identity and belonging in a world reshaped by upheaval. The language shifts from tender, lyrical murmurs to sharp, almost incantatory cadences, inviting the ear to trace both the gentle rustle of a lover’s hand and the jagged edge of a lone wanderer’s footfall. It is a haunting, resonant journey that feels both timeless and unmistakably rooted in its turbulent era.
Language
hu
Duration
~26 minutes (25K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2012-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1890–1941
A leading voice of Hungarian poetry in Transylvania, his work blends spiritual reflection with a deep attachment to home, language, and community. His poems often feel intimate and meditative, even when they speak to the pressures of history.
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