| Author |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Title |
A fészek regényei: Elbeszélések
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Tavaszi rügyek -- A becsületes Gyuri története -- Egy fiúnak a fele -- Szontágh Pálné -- Még egy megyei történet.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Albert László, Judit Bíró, and the Hungarian Distributed Proofreading Team (http://dphu.aladar.hu) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"A fészek regényei: Elbeszélések" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories likely explore themes of rural life, societal norms, and the eccentricities of human behavior through rich characters and settings. One notable character introduced in the opening is Gábel János, a somewhat naive and beleaguered figure who faces relentless teasing from local boys, illustrating the humorous yet poignant challenges faced by individuals in close-knit communities. The opening of the work presents a vivid portrait of Gábel János, who lives opposite a lyceum and becomes a target for the mischievous students. The narrative details his experiences with the town's children, including their playful yet cruel pranks that lead to his dismay and confusion about local events. As the story progresses, the focus shifts to Gábel's family life, particularly his relationship with his daughter Mariska and his brother who is a professor. This familial connection intertwines with the humorous narratives of mischief and misunderstandings, setting the stage for broader social commentary through the daily lives of the characters in Selmec. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43194 |
| Release Date |
Jul 11, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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