Bernát Gáspár adomái, élczei, apró freskóképei és gazsiádái

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Bernát Gáspár adomái, élczei, apró freskóképei és gazsiádái

by Gáspár Bernát

HU·~3 hours

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Description

A quirky anthology of short sketches, letters, and folk‑tale snippets, this work captures the lively spirit of a late‑19th‑century Budapest salon. Through the eyes of the eccentric Bernát Gazsi, readers encounter witty monologues, playful legends, and lively correspondence that blend everyday concerns with absurd humor. The opening scene sets a tone of dry satire, as Gazsi banters about debts, Rothschild’s demands, and his own odd inventions while sharing a moment over coffee and a peculiar “katulya” of tiny “match‑sticks.”

The collection weaves together nostalgic recollections, clever wordplay, and whimsical observations about society, money, and mortality. From miniature frescoes to humorous “gazsiádák,” each piece feels like a friendly chat with a mischievous storyteller who never shies away from poking fun at the serious. Listeners will enjoy the lively rhythm, the colorful characters, and the gentle, tongue‑in‑cheek commentary that makes this literary scrapbook a charming escape into a world of clever, off‑beat humor.

Details

Language

hu

Duration

~3 hours (228K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Hungary: Franklin, 1878.

Credits

Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Release date

2022-01-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gáspár Bernát

Gáspár Bernát

1810–1873

A 19th-century Hungarian priest, teacher, and writer, he moved easily between religion, education, and literature. His life joined scholarship with public service, and his books reflect the concerns of a changing Hungary.

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