| Author |
Bérczy, Károly, 1821-1867 |
| Title |
Világ folyása (2. kötet): Beszélyek
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Számvald Gyula,1854.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Nógrádvár végnapjai -- Találkozás a Vezúvon -- Didier -- Egy zsidó a XIII. században.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Világ folyása (2. kötet): Beszélyek" by Károly Bérczy is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book appears to delve into the themes of conflict, loyalty, and the turbulent backdrop of the Turkish siege during the late 17th century in Hungary. It intricately weaves the fates of several characters, particularly focusing on the life and struggles of Hafiz bég, the young Turkish commander, and Derencsényi Farkas, a Hungarian nobleman. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the ruined remains of Nógrád Castle, setting a scene filled with historical conflict. The tumult of battle is palpable as the Turkish garrison prepares for an assault, led by their youthful commander, Hafiz bég. His character is intricately depicted as both a military leader and a figure of growing inner turmoil, especially regarding the presence of Derencsényi's wife, Rózsa, whom he deeply respects and admires. As the story unfolds, it hints at the complex relationships and imminent danger that lie ahead, establishing an atmosphere of tension amid the interpersonal and political dynamics of the period. (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 |
Hungarian literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67212 |
| Release Date |
Jan 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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