
IRTA
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A crisp, moon‑lit night blankets Andrássy Avenue in 1905, when the quiet of freshly fallen snow is broken by the chatter of fashionable guests spilling from elegant townhouses. In the midst of this lively winter tableau we meet a bright‑eyed young woman, Elza, whose quick wit and restless spirit set her apart from the orderly society around her. As she glides across the icy pavement, a nervous but determined young man named Artur steps forward, intent on confessing a sentiment that has lingered since a summer by Lake Balaton.
Their encounter is a delicate dance of words, misunderstandings, and the subtle power plays of early‑twentieth‑century Budapest. The novel captures the city’s bustling cafés, the glitter of balls, and the everyday dramas that shape love and ambition. Listeners will be drawn into Elza’s world, where humor meets observation, and the promise of romance flickers against the cold, bright night.
Language
hu
Duration
~3 hours (224K characters)
Release date
Jan 10, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1952
Known for sharp wit, elegant stagecraft, and a gift for turning everyday emotions into gripping drama, this Hungarian writer became one of the most internationally successful playwrights of his time. He is also remembered by generations of readers for The Paul Street Boys, a classic of youth and friendship.
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