| Author |
Tömörkény, István, 1866-1917 |
| Title |
Vizenjárók és kétkézi munkások
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Megy a hajó lefelé -- A szent Mihály a jégben -- Tutajeresztők -- Bábocskay szelet hever -- Gugorázás -- Ködös partok -- Föl is hajózunk, le is hajózunk -- Parti hely -- Hajnal a parton -- A kihágási biró lánya -- Főzés -- A régi viz -- Kétkézi munkások -- Borus Ferencz bognár -- Vásáron -- Hühü -- Uj kocsi -- Oda a juhász -- Vándorló földek -- Az üsző föltekintése -- Hazatérés -- Fecskék -- Etel a dobban -- A házasság első éve -- Valér a földbe megy -- Éjféli támadás -- Kása a kötéllel -- Vakok -- Csőszhalál -- A ravatal -- Versengés.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"Vizenjárók és kétkézi munkások" by István Tömörkény is a collection of narratives exploring the life and work of boatmen and laborers, likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the riverside communities, their daily challenges, and the dynamics of trade and jest that accompany their livelihoods on the water. The characters appear to be drawn from the local population as they navigate both physical and social obstacles in their environment. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the river during the winter months, highlighting the old-fashioned boat that plies its trade between the village and the city. It depicts life onboard, including the interactions between characters such as the captain, Szélpál Mihály, and the various passengers, including Kata, a young woman whose presence creates intrigue among the crew. As tensions rise with the discovery of a dead body in the water, the tone shifts from the everyday banter and routines of the boat's travelers to an eerie suspense, setting the stage for deeper explorations of social issues, personal connections, and the weighty consequences of life's choices along the river. (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 fiction -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Short stories, Hungarian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64431 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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