| Author |
Berczik, Á. (Árpád), 1842-1919 |
| Translator |
Jalava, Antti, 1846-1909 |
| Title |
Hauskoja hetkiä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Árpád Berczik -- "Tyttö" -- Ilka -- Lintu laulaa! -- Surkea unkarilainen -- Komisioni -- Valkoiset ketut -- Lainanpyytäjät -- Erään parran historia -- Piippu -- Carrière! -- Orja -- Esikoispuhe -- Kahden tulen välillä -- Mitä kaunis nainen maksaa? -- Nimen-unkarilaistuttaja.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
" Hauskoja hetkiä" by Árpád Berczik is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of light-hearted narratives that explore the everyday lives and experiences of various characters, often infused with a playful and witty style. The stories delve into comedic situations, offering insight into social dynamics and human behavior, reflecting Berczik's keen observations of Hungarian society. The opening of this work introduces us to a variety of characters, with a focus on the musings of a newborn girl experiencing her first moments of life. The narrative captures the tender yet humorous interactions between the infant and her family, particularly her father's initial disappointment over having a daughter instead of a son. As the baby reflects on her surroundings and the adult concerns regarding gender expectations, we are treated to a comedic and warm portrayal of familial love and the complexities of social roles. The tales suggest a broader examination of societal norms while maintaining an engaging and light-hearted tone, drawing readers into the charmingly complicated world Berczik depicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39317 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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