Őszi fény: Ujabb elbeszélések

A richly woven tapestry of late‑19th‑century Hungary, the collection offers bite‑sized journeys into a world where grand estates, lush gardens and the echo of distant steppe hunts mingle with the everyday lives of peasants, nobles and city folk. Jókai’s prose drifts between the grandeur of a “Polish Versailles” built in Italian Renaissance style and the gritty realities of a multi‑ethnic region, inviting listeners to picture towering bronzes, fragrant granátalm trees and the occasional bear prowling the woods.

One standout tale turns the eye to the storied Bielistok manor, tracing a curious legend about a single silver coin hidden in a synagogue’s secret compartment. As the local lord pressures the community for the mysterious treasure, the rabbi’s stoic resistance fuels a tense standoff that hints at deeper questions of power, faith and the price of mercy. The narrative’s vivid descriptions and layered characters make the opening a compelling invitation to explore the moral complexities that define the stories ahead.