| Author |
Fáy, András, 1786-1864 |
| Contributor |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Illustrator |
Gergely, Imre, 1868-1957 |
| Title |
A Bélteky ház: Tanregény (1. kötet)
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_B%C3%A9lteky-h%C3%A1z
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"A Bélteky ház: Tanregény (1. kötet)" by András Fáy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Gyula, who embarks on a journey filled with uncertainty as he seeks his place in the world following the loss of loved ones. The narrative intertwines themes of personal aspiration and societal issues, shedding light on the socio-political climate of Hungary during the time. The opening of the novel introduces Gyula as he leaves his family home, haunted by memories and an emotional connection to his late mother's grave, which he visits for closure. We see him grappling with feelings of loss and confusion about his future. This internal turmoil is reflected in his encounter with a mysterious stranger by the cemetery, who seems to share a bond with Gyula through their mutual contemplation of mortality. As Gyula seeks refuge from the storm in a local tavern, he enters an environment buzzing with youthful banter and political discussions, revealing the social dynamics at play within his community. The narrative sets the stage for Gyula's development and the exploration of deeper themes surrounding identity, purpose, and the intertwined nature of personal and national history. (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 fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67712 |
| Release Date |
Mar 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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