A tanító / Pompei utolsó éje

Ákos Horváth's A tanító / Pompei utolsó éje pairs an intimate one-act drama with a sweeping verse tragedy, drawing listeners from a cramped provincial parlor to the rumbling streets of ancient Pompeii. A tanító (The Teacher) portrays a worn schoolmaster and his family in a compact, character-driven domestic play about duty, pride, and the moral strains of small-town life. Pompei utolsó éje (Pompeii’s Last Night) shifts register to a lyrical, one-act verse tragedy that recreates the fatal tension and human drama of a city on the brink, blending historical spectacle with classical themes of fate and hubris. Written in the vibrant theatrical atmosphere of early 20th-century Hungary (first staged in 1911), these works showcase Horváth’s range: economical, realistic dialogue and stagecraft alongside evocative poetic imagery and mythic scale. The contrast between private conscience and public catastrophe creates a powerful listening experience without revealing key plot moments. Ideal for fans of classic Hungarian drama, verse tragedy, and theatrical performance, this audiobook will appeal to students, theater practitioners, and anyone who appreciates emotionally charged, well-crafted stage writing brought to life in audio form.