Tóbiás király városa by Knut Hamsun
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"Tóbiás király városa" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the fictional town of Segelfoss and revolves around various characters, primarily focusing on Theodor, the merchant's son, who is involved in a comical and curious event concerning a flag that is raised on a hill as the townsfolk speculate about its significance. This opening establishes a vivid social landscape filled with gossip
and the dynamics of local life. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the bustling life in Segelfoss, focusing on Theodor, who whimsically raises a flag for dubious reasons, much to the amusement and curiosity of the townspeople. Ole Johan and Lars Manuelsen converse about local happenings, particularly Theodor's antics and the status of the wealthy landowner, Holmengraa. The narrative also explores the strained familial relationship between Theodor and his aging father, Per, who is bedridden and disconnected from the modern world. Through these interactions, a sense of community and intrigue emerges, setting the stage for future developments in the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ács, Géza |
| Uniform Title | Segelfoss by. Hungarian |
| Title | Tóbiás király városa |
| Original Publication | Budapest: Fővárosi Könyvkiadó, 1926. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72709 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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