Hősregék (Hero Legends): Tales from the Era of Huns and Árpáds  

Hősregék a hunok és Árpádok korából

ISBN: 9638357134

Made in Hungary  

Language: Hungarian

Product Type: Historical Children's Literature (Reprint)

Overview

"Hősregék" (Hero Legends) is a treasured collection of Hungarian historical tales and legends from the era of the Huns and the Árpád dynasty, originally published in 1905 by Vass József Publishing House in Budapest. Written by "Imre bácsi" (Uncle Imre), this beloved book presents heroic stories from the early history of the Hungarian people, crafted specifically for children. This reprint edition, published by Magister '93, preserves the original text and illustrations while making this important cultural heritage accessible to new generations. The stories emphasize virtues like courage, goodness, loyalty, and perseverance—values that remain timeless and relevant for young readers today.      

Szeretettel és tiszta szívvel ajánlom ezt a közel 100 éves könyvet a KEDVES OLVASÓ figyelmébe. Az 1905-ben megjelent könyv családom három nemzedékének jelentett felejthetetlen olvasmányélményt. Szerzőjét, „Imre bácsit", ha akarnánk nevesíthetnénk, de ha a könyv megjelenésének évében nem akart teljes nevén szerepelni, maradjon továbbra is mindannyiunk mesélőkedvű Imre bácsija. Ő az, aki büszkén vallja az előszóban, hogy a magyar nép ősi századairól mesél a „derék fiúknak és jó leányoknak". Történelmünk kezdeteiből válogatja hőseit és ruházza fel őket a legnagyobb emberi tulajdonságokkal, mint pl. bátorság, jóság, hűség, kitartás, és sorolhatnánk a végtelenségig mindazt, aminek oly nagy híjával vagyunk manapság mindannyian; kicsik és nagyok, fiatalok és öregek egyaránt. A könyv változatlan formában és tartalommal, de új köntösben jelenik meg 1998-ban, hiszen a régi igencsak megkopott, ám a Kiadó fontosnak tartotta, hogy a dédunokák is olvashassák a történeteket.

Product Features

• Format: Hardcover book with color and black-and-white illustrations
• Original Publication: 1905, Budapest
• Reprint Publication: 1993
• Publisher: Magister '93
• Pages: 96
• Content: Historical legends and stories from Hungarian early history
• Target Audience: Children ("derék fiúknak és jó leányoknak" - worthy boys and good girls)
• Special Feature: Contains both the original publication notes and a modern introduction
• Historical Context: Originally published "in the 1008th year after the Hungarian conquest" (referring to the Magyar arrival in the Carpathian Basin in 895-896)

Interesting Facts

This cherished volume represents an important cultural artifact from the early 20th century that connects Hungarian children with their national mythology and heritage. The original publication date of 1905 places it during a period of heightened national consciousness in Hungary, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This era saw increased interest in celebrating Hungarian identity through literature, art, and the revival of historical stories.

The author, who chose to be known simply as "Imre bácsi" (Uncle Imre), preserved his anonymity even in the reprint—suggesting that the stories themselves were considered more important than the author's identity. This approach reflects the traditional nature of folk storytelling, where the tales belong to the community rather than to an individual creator.

According to the introduction in the reprint edition, this book provided "unforgettable reading experiences" for three generations of one family before being republished. This speaks to the enduring appeal of these stories across different eras, from the early 20th century through the communist period and into the post-Soviet era.

The stories focus on the earliest periods of Hungarian history, including the era of Attila the Hun (whom many Hungarians historically claimed as an ancestor) and the Árpád dynasty, which ruled Hungary from approximately 895 to 1301 CE. These narratives helped shape national identity by connecting young readers with heroic figures from their perceived ancestral past, emphasizing values that were considered essential to Hungarian character.

The original publication proudly notes that it was printed in "Kisasszony hava" (the Month of the Virgin, referring to August) in the year 1904, described as "the 1008th year after the Hungarian conquest"—demonstrating how the medieval arrival of the Magyar tribes in the Carpathian Basin was used as a foundational moment for national identity, comparable to the way other nations count years from their founding.

Publishers

Original publication: Vass József Könyvkereskedése (József Vass Bookstore), Budapest, 1905. Printed by "Globus" műintézet és kiadóvállalat részvény-társaság (Globus Art Institute and Publishing Company) in their own building at 8 Aradi Street, Budapest.

Reprint edition: Magister '93, prepared for reprint by István Danczák. Printed by ERFO Kft., supervised by Managing Director Mrs. Vendel Nagy.

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