Éjszaka

''Éjszaka'' by Sándor Bródy is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around four young medical students living in Budapest, grappling with their impoverished circumstances while trying to make a name for themselves in the world. Their camaraderie is tested by their shared struggles, ambitions, and the prevalence of humor amidst their challenges. The opening of Éjszaka introduces us to a warm yet somber scene where four young men gather around a stove, preparing a meager meal of potatoes. They share light banter, envy one another's simple pleasures, and contemplate their present hardships in a vast city that seems indifferent to their struggles. The characters reveal their backgrounds, ranging from food scarcity to the pressures of academic performance, highlighting their camaraderie and the tense humor found within their bleak existence. As they strive to gather funds for their upcoming examinations, their frustrations crescendo, setting the stage for deeper explorations of their dreams and reality.