Történet by Béla Balázs

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Author Balázs, Béla, 1884-1949
Title Történet
A Lógody-utcáról, a tavaszról, a halálról és a messzeségről
Note Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Történet" by Béla Balázs is a poignant narrative work written during the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of life, death, and the passage of time, set against the backdrop of a modest neighborhood in Budapest. The story weaves a delicate tapestry of human relationships within the haunting beauty of spring, capturing the interplay between personal struggles and the inexorable flow of nature. The narrative unfolds in a community characterized by simplicity and unspoken challenges, particularly focused on Jung Kálmán, a young man suffering from a debilitating illness, and his interactions with the local inhabitants, including the artist described as the "szobaúr" (room owner) and a visiting noblewoman, Alice. As Kálmán's condition deteriorates, his mother and neighbors grapple with their helplessness in the face of his impending death. Meanwhile, Alice’s presence stirs feelings of longing and beauty amidst sorrow. The book captures moments of tenderness and despair, punctuated by the arrival of spring and the bittersweet realization of life's transient nature, ultimately culminating in a sense of loss that resonates deeply in the characters’ lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 19433
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 5, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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