
A tender, whimsical voice carries us into a sun‑dappled garden where a young narrator is utterly enchanted by the delicate orgona flower. He describes the blossoms with reverent affection, whispering promises to the fragrant buds while fearing unseen eyes might catch his secret admiration. The garden becomes a private stage for his first flirtations, a place where he and the shy Ida share shy glances, whispered jokes, and the simple thrill of holding a green twig together.
Their playful banter drifts from imagined languages to earnest lectures about insects, revealing a youthful curiosity that blends the natural world with budding romance. As they weave a garland of orgona blossoms, the narrator’s heart races between embarrassment and exhilaration, capturing the innocence and intensity of first love. The narrative’s lyrical rhythm and vivid scenery invite listeners to linger in the moment, feeling the pulse of adolescent wonder and the quiet magic of a garden shared with a beloved companion.
Language
hu
Duration
~2 hours (131K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Release date
2013-09-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1924
A bold Hungarian novelist, playwright, and journalist, he brought sharp realism and modern social themes into literature at the turn of the twentieth century. His writing helped shape a younger generation of major Hungarian authors.
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