Lévai Katalin - Krúdy rózsája BK24-205761

Krúdy rózsája is a novel by Katalin Lévai that follows the intertwined fates of the celebrated writer Gyula Krúdy and Madame Rose, a beautiful courtesan. Two parallel life stories unfold, interwoven with memories and reflections on life, death and love.

The characters lead eventful lives and become entangled in adventurous and tragic love affairs, moving along the boundary between myth and reality. Their existence is shaped by burning passion, longing and nostalgia for a better age.

The book evokes the golden age of Budapest at the end of the 19th century, portraying the lifestyle of aristocrats, writers and artists who visit a luxury brothel, as well as the city's colourful and at times violent face. This 2022 edition from Kocsis Kiadó has 272 pages and a paperback binding with flaps.