
Megjegyzés:
A tender, intimate confession opens this novel, as the narrator writes a letter to an unseen editor, insisting that her fleeting youthful thoughts be preserved for other girls. She describes a world caught between melancholy clouds and bright sunshine, a place where hopes blossom even as sorrow lingers. The voice is honest and unpolished, full of the raw enthusiasm of a girl on the brink of adulthood, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of her private reflections.
The story quickly moves to a small town where the narrator, her mother and sister mourn the loss of their beloved father. Amid grief, the child grapples with her own fragile health, feeling both the warmth of her family’s care and the sting of imposed expectations. These early chapters blend tender family moments with the bittersweet awareness of growing up, offering a poignant glimpse into the emotional landscape of a young girl's formative years.
Language
hu
Duration
~4 hours (269K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
Release date
Sep 4, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1859–1929
Celebrated as "the great folk-tale teller," this Hungarian writer helped bring fairy tales and folk traditions to generations of young readers. His work is especially loved for turning oral storytelling into warm, lively literature for children.
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