
Produced by Adrienne David, from files obtained from The
MIKSZÁTH KÁLMÁN - 48. KÖTET - VÉGZETES TÉVEDÉS - REGÉNY
BENICZKYNÉ BAJZA LENKE - WINKLER ELEMÉR RAJZAIVAL - BUDAPEST FRANKLIN-TÁRSULAT
KARDOS MIHÁLY
A young woman born into Budapest’s cultured circles discovers a fierce literary talent that sets her apart from the genteel crowd around her. While the society salons buzz with aristocratic gossip, she pours her sensitivity into stories that echo both the humor and the hidden sorrows of everyday life, finding solace in the written word. Her early successes attract the attention of a prominent publisher, and a marriage to a rising political figure offers both stability and new constraints.
As her pen grows more prolific, she navigates the delicate balance between public acclaim and private yearning, engaging with fellow writers, editors, and the vibrant debates of the era’s literary societies. Amidst the glitter of balls and the quiet of her study, she confronts the expectations placed on women of her stature while striving to keep her creative voice alive. The novel captures her resilient spirit, the joys of artistic discovery, and the subtle tensions that shape a woman’s quest for fulfillment in a world that often underestimates her.
Language
hu
Duration
~8 hours (500K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-06-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1839–1905
A widely read Hungarian novelist and journalist of the 19th century, she wrote fiction for the popular press and built a strong literary reputation of her own. She was also the daughter of poet József Bajza, but her long publishing career made her notable in her own right.
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