Napraforgók: Ujabb beszélyek by Mór Jókai
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"Napraforgók: Ujabb beszélyek" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Hungarian War of Independence in 1848, portraying the intertwining lives of a rural family as they navigate tumultuous events surrounding the uprising. Central to the story is Csapó Márton and his son, Peti, who is compelled to join the fight for liberty. The novel explores themes of familial bonds,
sacrifice, and national pride, reflecting the spirit of struggle for freedom in Hungary. The opening of the novel introduces us to a hot summer in 1848 in the village of Bozonka, as Peti prepares to enlist. His mother, Klára, is deeply distressed at the thought of losing her beloved son to war, while his father supports Peti's desire to fight for his country's freedom. Amidst this emotional turmoil, Peti's patriotic resolve is depicted alongside the anxiety of his family. As they prepare for the journey, the community comes alive with national songs and vibrant banter, showcasing the fervent spirit of youth eager to battle for Hungary's independence. The scene effectively sets the tone for the ensuing drama, with hints of imminent conflict and personal stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Napraforgók: Ujabb beszélyek |
| Contents | A világlátott fiu -- A rosszul osztozott testvérek -- Basszista és szabadsághős -- A Hortobágy -- Vőlegény-verseny -- Kassári Dániel -- A talmi asszony -- Vanderguld úr -- Hoch! hoch! dreimal hoch! -- A kajmános hölgy -- «Gúnyádat, tarisznyádat el ne hadd!» -- A Koblerék tánczoló babái. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Hungarian |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63666 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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