| Author |
Ambrus, Zoltán, 1861-1932 |
| Title |
Kultúra füzértánccal: Elbeszélés
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Kultúra füzértánccal (Elbeszélés) -- Húszéves háború -- A kavics.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
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| Summary |
"Kultúra füzértánccal: Elbeszélés" by Zoltán Ambrus is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Légváry Artur, also known as Langer Antal, an aspiring writer struggling for recognition while working as a civil servant at a gas factory. The book explores themes of artistic integrity, societal expectations, and the tension between personal ambition and commercial success in the world of literature. The opening of the narrative introduces Légváry, who is deeply frustrated with the conventionality of literature and the modern demands of his craft. His inner turmoil is evident as he contemplates abandoning his artistic values for commercially appealing writing that fits societal tastes. Légváry reflects on his lack of success despite years of effort, feeling a mounting pressure to conform to popular trends. The conversation then shifts to his decision to write a controversial play targeting various societal norms and figures, demonstrating the conflict he faces between his ideals and, ultimately, his need for survival in a world that does not appreciate artistic merit. This sets the stage for a broader critique of societal values through Légváry’s character arc. (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. |
66777 |
| Release Date |
Nov 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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