
A lyrical meditation unfolds in a series of fragmented verses that probe the nature of reality, time and the human soul. The narrator adopts the voice of a “poor little child”—a symbolic poet whose reflections drift between the present moment and an imagined, dimension‑less infinity. Through vivid images of sea‑bound horizons, silent bells and trembling shadows, the text invites listeners to sense the tension between the material world and an elusive, cosmic dimension that lies just beyond ordinary perception.
The style is dense and dreamlike, weaving philosophical musings with poetic language that feels both ancient and avant‑garde. Listeners are drawn into a contemplative space where memory, desire and the mystery of existence mingle, prompting questions about what is truly real and what belongs to the realm of imagination. This early portion sets a tone of wonder and introspection, offering a rich auditory experience that encourages personal reflection without revealing the story’s later turns.
Language
hu
Duration
~1 hours (88K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Hungary: Tevan, 1918.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Release date
2022-08-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1887–1938
A sharp-witted Hungarian writer whose humor, satire, and curiosity about modern life made him one of the most beloved literary voices of early 20th-century Hungary. He is also often remembered beyond literature for the story that anticipated the idea later known as “six degrees of separation.”
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