The Paul Street Boys by Ferenc Molnár
A Novel for Young People
The book is a classic coming-of-age tale set in Budapest, Hungary, at the turn of the 20th century. It follows a group of adolescent boys who are engaged in a territorial battle over a vacant lot they call the "grund," which they use as their playground. The story highlights themes of loyalty, camaraderie, and the struggles of youth as the boys defend their cherished space against a rival group. The narrative focuses on the experiences of the protagonist, who is faced with difficult moral choices and the harsh realities of growing up, as the boys' conflict mirrors the larger social and economic tensions of their time.
The 4670th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1906
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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- Alternate Titles
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- The Boys from Paul Street
- The Boys of Paul Street
- The Paul Street Gang
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 2nd on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)