| Author |
Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
| Translator |
Karinthy, Emma |
| Translator |
Karinthy, Frigyes, 1887-1938 |
| Uniform Title |
The second thoughts of an idle fellow. Hungarian
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| Title |
Egy naplopó tünődései
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Világirodalom,1920.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle_Thoughts_of_an_Idle_Fellow
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Hogy szánjuk el magunkat gyorsan? -- Mennyire hátrányos, ha nem azt kapjuk, amit kértünk? -- Azon cselekedeteink kellő méltatása, miket véghezvinni szándékoztunk -- Szerelmi bájital készitése, használatbavétele -- Rabszolgasor haszna, gyönyörüségei -- Hogy bánjunk nőkkel? -- Törődj a magad dolgával -- Ne sokat nézelődj, ha megugrani készülsz -- Sajátmagunk előkelőségéről -- Anyai érzés férfiakban -- Tanácsot nem tanácsos elfogadni -- Gyászinduló; meghalt a drótbáb.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
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| Summary |
"Egy naplopó tünődései" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely explores the whimsical thoughts and experiences of an introspective protagonist, filled with a sense of absurdity and reflection on everyday life. As the narrative unfolds, readers can expect amusing insights into the main character's interactions, particularly revolving around seemingly trivial decisions, like choosing the right color of clothing. At the start of the novel, the main character grapples with a mundane yet comical dilemma of selecting between a red and a gray garment while shopping. The conversation with a shopkeeper highlights the character's indecisiveness and humorous internal conflict, which is exacerbated by the pressure of time and expectations. As the scene progresses, the protagonist's reflections on fashion, social appearances, and the trials of shopping illustrate a broader commentary on human nature and the trivialities of life, setting the tone for the stylishly witty exploration of existence that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English wit and humor
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| Subject |
English essays -- Translations into Hungarian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69231 |
| Release Date |
Oct 25, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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