
MÓRICZ ZSIGMOND
A bright winter day in 17th‑century Transylvania opens the tale, where bustling streets around Saint Michael’s church are filled with bundled townsfolk and the glitter of a lavish carnival. In the midst of the festivities, a young princely figure—still in his early twenties—prepares to greet a striking lady dressed in golden robes, her presence turning heads and stirring whispers among the crowd. Their meeting is charged with playful banter and a hint of underlying tension, as the court’s servants rush about and the distant march of soldiers signals that larger affairs loom on the horizon.
The narrative captures the vivid colors, sounds, and customs of a bygone era, inviting listeners into a world of opulent costumes, courtly intrigue, and the restless anticipation of change. As the prince and his enchanting guest exchange glances, the story sets the stage for a prolonged celebration that will test loyalties, ambitions, and the fragile balance of power in the region.
Language
hu
Duration
~14 hours (816K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
Release date
2020-04-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1942
A major Hungarian novelist and one of the strongest realist voices of the 20th century, his fiction brought village life, poverty, family strain, and social change onto the page with unusual force. His stories are remembered for their sharp eye, emotional honesty, and deep sympathy for ordinary people.
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