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Ferenc Herczeg
Andor és András : $b Budapesti történet
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Ferenc Molnár
A Pál-utcai fiúk: Regény kis diákok számára
"A Pál-utcai fiúk: Regény kis diákok számára" by Ferenc Molnár is a novel first published in 1906. Set in Budapest in March 1889, it follows two rival gangs of schoolboys—the Pál Street Boys and the Red-Shirts—battling for control of their beloved playground, the "grund." At the center stands Nemecsek Ernő, a small, blond boy often underestimated by his peers, whose courage and loyalty will determine the outcome. This tale of childhood honor, betrayal, and sacrifice has become Hungary's most internationally celebrated novel.
Edward Prime-Stevenson
Imre: A Memorandum
"Imre: A Memorandum" by Edward Prime-Stevenson is a novel published in 1906. When a British aristocrat and a Hungarian military officer meet by chance at a Budapest café, their shared love of art sparks an unlikely friendship. Over months of cautious conversations and careful revelations, their bond deepens into something neither anticipated. Originally published under a pseudonym in a limited edition, this psychological romance offers an unprecedented conclusion for its time.
Ferenc Molnár
Rabok
"Rabok" by Ferenc Molnár is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the complex lives of individuals in a setting that hints at themes of confinement and relationships, primarily focusing on a young girl named Lenke as she navigates her connection to a prison through her father’s position and her interactions with various characters, including the mysterious Riza. The opening of "Rabok" introduces us to a snowy scene at a train station where a carriage awaits, carrying a group of characters that includes the young Lenke and an elderly woman. As they travel towards an ambiguous destination, their discussion reveals a mix of excitement and melancholy regarding the winter landscape and the impending reunion with Lenke's father, who is a prison warden. Initial impressions of the setting, particularly the somber atmosphere surrounding the prison, are contrasted with the innocence and curiosity of Lenke, who seems to crave the beauty of nature rather than the confinement associated with the prison. The narrative establishes a poignant contrast between hope and despair, setting the stage for Lenke's journey in this emotionally charged environment.
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