| Author |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Title |
Az igazi humoristák: Cikkek a magyar nép humoráról
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tamás Róth, Albert László, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Europe (http://dp.rastko.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"Az igazi humoristák: Cikkek a magyar nép humoráról" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a collection of essays that explores Hungarian humor, likely written in the late 19th century. The book offers insights into the unique comedic expressions and folklore of the Hungarian people, revealing how humor is woven into daily life and culture. Through various anecdotes and observations, Mikszáth showcases the depth and wit of the Hungarian spirit. The opening portion of the collection serves as an introduction to the author's appreciation for the humor found within the common people of Hungary. Mikszáth expresses his intention to highlight the understated joys and lighter moments of rural life, contrasting them with the traditional portrayals of the nation through its struggles. He reflects on the whimsical signs and inscriptions found in villages, using them as examples of how humor permeates even the simple aspects of existence. The text draws readers into a celebration of human folly and joy, suggesting that amidst pain and hardship, there exists a resilient spirit that manifests itself in laughter and cleverness. (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 wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42372 |
| Release Date |
Mar 19, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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