Description
Arany János Versei - Hangoskönyv | Hungarian Poetry Audiobook (Bálint András Recital)
Product Information
ISBN: 9789630948265 / 978-9630948265
Format: Audio CD (Spoken Word)
Genre: Hungarian Classic Poetry / 19th-Century Literature
Language: Hungarian
Narrator: Bálint András (renowned Hungarian actor)
Series: Irodalmi Fülbevaló (Literary Earrings) Vol. 4
Total Poems: 26
Notable Works Included: Toldi, A walesi bárdok, Szondi két apródja
Overview
This exquisite audiobook presents Arany János (1817–1882), Hungary's "Shakespeare of Ballads," through the masterful recitations of Bálint András. The selection spans:
- Epic narratives (Toldi excerpts)
- Patriotic cries (A walesi bárdok)
- Philosophical lyrics (Civilizáció, Sejtelem)
- Folk-inspired verses (Népdal, Vásárban)
Kosztolányi Dezső praised Arany as "the miracle-worker of the Hungarian language" – a brilliance captured in Bálint András' nuanced delivery.
Key Features:
✔ Ideal for language learners (clear diction)
✔ Includes rare excerpts like Bolond Istók
✔ Booklet with poem texts (Hungarian)
Track Listing Highlights
- Mindvégig – On artistic perseverance
- Toldi (Előhang, I. ének) – Hungary's national epic
- A walesi bárdok – Coded resistance to Habsburg rule
- A csillag-hulláskor – Cosmic melancholy
- Sejtelem – Aging poet's reflection (written at 66)
(Full 26-track list in product description)
Why This Recording Stands Out
- Actor's Craft: Bálint András highlights Arany's:Cultural Legacy: Poems like A walesi bárdok (1857) were covert protests against Austrian censorship.
- Dramatic tension in Szondi két apródja
- Humor in Tamburás öreg úr
- Rhythmic genius in A walesi bárdok's hexameters
The Poet's Legacy
Arany János revolutionized Hungarian literature by:
- Elevating folk motifs to high art
- Perfecting the historical ballad
- Serving as Petőfi Sándor's artistic counterpoint
Fun Fact:
His Toldi trilogy (1847–1879) became Hungary's answer to The Odyssey.
Perfect For
- Lovers of oral tradition
- Teachers of Hungarian literature
- Diaspora Hungarians reconnecting with roots
"Arany János aranypénze, Melyet nem váltottam rézre"
(Ottó Orbán's tribute: "János Arany's golden coin, Which I never exchanged for copper")
Hashtags
#AranyJános #HungarianPoetry #BálintAndrás #Toldi #WelshBards #Hangoskönyv
