| Author |
Gyulai, Pál, 1826-1909 |
| Title |
Emlékbeszédek (1. kötet)
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin,1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Előszó -- Kazinczy Ferencz -- Pákh Albert -- B. Eötvös József -- Toldy Ferencz -- Kriza János -- Szigligeti Ede -- B. Kemény Zsigmond -- Csengery Antal -- Arany János -- Kölcsey Ferencz -- Vörösmarty Mihály -- Gróf Széchenyi István utolsó évei -- Gróf Széchenyi István mint író -- B. Jósika Miklós.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Emlékbeszédek (1. kötet)" by Pál Gyulai is a collection of commemorative speeches written in the early 20th century. This work compiles various eulogies Gyulai delivered, primarily at formal gatherings organized by the Academy and the Kisfaludy Society. The overarching theme of the collection revolves around remembrance, paying homage to significant figures in Hungarian literature and culture, as well as contemplating the broader implications of their contributions to national identity and literary tradition. The opening of this collection presents Gyulai's reflections on the nature and purpose of his speeches, acknowledging their significance in commemorating notable individuals. He articulates a sense of obligation to preserve their memories in literary form, given the richness of Hungary's literary history. Gyulai emphasizes the importance of evoking the spirits of renowned figures and stimulating thoughts about their legacies, particularly in the context of national pride and cultural identity. The initial section sets a somber yet reflective tone, inviting readers to consider the weight of history and the impact of past writers and thinkers on contemporary society. (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 |
Speeches, addresses, etc., Hungarian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67578 |
| Release Date |
Mar 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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