| Author |
Biró, Lajos, 1880-1948 |
| Title |
A vizözön és egyéb elbeszélések
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A vízözön -- Az elcsábítás -- Egy becstelen ember -- Egy tiszta asszony -- A borsvári mandátum -- Megbocsátás -- Kinevetett emberek -- Marianne -- Az ajtó -- Apák és fiúk -- Ágnes -- Bárány Péter különös házassága.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
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| Summary |
"A vizözön és egyéb elbeszélések" by Lajos Bíró is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening piece features a vibrant hiking group making their way into the Tatra mountains, led by a spirited young woman named Karcsú, or "the slender one." Amid their joyful excursion, they encounter a mysterious and imposing figure, Bakacs Tamás, who is revealed to be the Secretary of Justice. The stories explore themes of power and isolation against the backdrop of nature's grandeur, hinting at the interplay between human ambition and the vast landscape. At the start of the narrative, the lively group sets off for a hike, characterized by youthful exuberance and cheerful banter. They traverse from a comfortable path into the alpine terrain, led by Karcsú, whose vibrant spirit captures the group's attention. Their jovial mood is suddenly disrupted when they cross paths with Bakacs Tamás, whose striking presence evokes a sense of awe and fear among them. The encounter leaves them in a state of apprehension, ultimately shifting the atmosphere from one of joy to tension. The opening sets the stage for deeper explorations of character and theme, illustrating how the serenity of nature contrasts with the complexities of human emotion and ambition. (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. |
65470 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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