
A quiet island draped in pine and birch becomes a sanctuary for a wandering soul seeking the peace that has long eluded him. Through lyrical reflections on the sea’s mirror‑like surface and the rustling forest paths, the narrator finds himself drawn into the simple rhythms of rural life, where every stone and leaf feels like an old friend. The gentle presence of the elderly host, Gunhild, and the steady flow of local fishermen provide a comforting backdrop to his contemplation.
Life on the island is marked by the quiet commerce of the villagers, the seasonal bounty of berries, and the timeless cycles of nature that persist despite the passing of years. As a stranger arrives by boat, the fragile balance between solitude and community begins to shift, hinting at new connections and subtle tensions. Listeners are invited to share in the narrator’s search for inner calm amid the island’s enduring charm.
Language
hu
Duration
~2 hours (170K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Budapest: Anonymus, 1923.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
Release date
2024-01-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1952
A Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian novelist, he helped reshape modern fiction with intense, inward-looking books such as Hunger and the later classic Growth of the Soil. His legacy is powerful and complicated, with major literary influence alongside deep controversy over his support for Nazi Germany.
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