
audiobook
by Elek Benedek
ÉDES ANYAFÖLDEM!
AZ OLVASÓNAK.
ELSŐ FEJEZET.
MÁSODIK FEJEZET.
HARMADIK FEJEZET.
NEGYEDIK FEJEZET.
ÖTÖDIK FEJEZET.
HATODIK FEJEZET.
HETEDIK FEJEZET.
NYOLCADIK FEJEZET.
A tender portrait unfolds of a tiny village tucked in a narrow valley of the Hungarian plain, where the author’s own roots run deep through centuries of family lines and ancient clans. The narrator walks us through the modest streets of Kisbaczon, describing the modest homes, blooming gardens, and the surrounding hills that cradle the settlement like a quiet guardian. Through vivid recollections of childhood—harvesting, the scent of fruit trees in May, and the rhythm of daily labor—the book captures the intimate bond between people and the land that sustains them.
Beyond the pastoral scenes, the work reflects on the broader saga of the Hungarian nation, intertwining personal memory with the collective hardships and hopes of a people who have guarded their eastern frontier for a thousand years. The author’s voice is both reverent and honest, acknowledging virtues and flaws alike, while inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a community at a pivotal moment in the early 1920s.
In its opening act, the narrative balances nostalgic idyll with the undercurrents of a looming drama, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of identity, heritage, and the resilience of a culture rooted in its “sweet mother‑land.
Language
hu
Duration
~8 hours (493K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László (This file was produced from text and images generously made available by Hungarian Electronic Library.)
Release date
2012-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1929
Best known as one of Hungary’s great tellers of folk tales, these stories helped bring traditional Hungarian and Transylvanian legends to generations of young readers. He wrote with warmth and clarity, turning oral storytelling into books that still feel lively and inviting.
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