"Miniatürök" by Béla Révész is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the intricacies of life within a Budapest neighborhood, depicting a blend of family dynamics, the experiences of children, and the challenges of adult life in a rapidly changing world. The opening of the novel introduces a warm family dinner scene, where eight children's curious and joyful eyes illuminate the atmosphere under a lamp, capturing the
innocence of childhood. As the narrative unfolds, it juxtaposes the vibrant energy and imaginations of the children with the complex realities that surround them—echoing themes of motherhood, the ties of family, and the subtle transitions from childhood to maturity. As the children engage in their playful observations, the narrative hints at deeper insights into life and existence, setting a contemplative tone for the rest of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Anyaság -- Esti csillag -- A matrác lakói -- Gép mellett -- A szégyen -- Szobafestők -- Évoé -- Illatok -- Szederfa -- A Marada-vendéglőben -- Nösomele -- Kezek -- Éjfél -- A csörömpölő gonosz -- A gyermek -- Boby -- A halál -- Rabok -- Hangok -- Szemek tükörén -- Mi volt ez? -- Horizont -- Színes üveggömbök -- Vihar -- Mária.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 22.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.