| Author |
Beöthy, László, 1826-1857 |
| Contributor |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Illustrator |
Homicsko, Athanász |
| LoC No. |
38016909
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| Title |
Goldbach & Comp. fűszerkereskedése "A kék macskához": Regény
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Goldbach & Comp. fűszerkereskedése 'A kék macskához': Regény" by László Beöthy is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a small, fictional Hungarian town, the story revolves around the life of Johann Goldbach, a spice merchant, and the interactions with his family, friends, and a colorful array of characters in their social circle. The narrative hints at themes of camaraderie, domestic life, and the complexities of human relationships, all while blending humor and a light satirical tone. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, Johann Goldbach, and his modest spice shop known as "the blue cat." Through descriptions of his family life and the characters around him, we learn about Goldbach's relationships, including his fondness for his beautiful wife and their playful children. The narrative further delves into the dynamics with his business partner, Bertalan, who has a strained relationship with Goldbach's wife. The story promises a blend of charming domestic scenes and humorous escapades, as it sets the stage for the unfolding events of their lives and interactions within their community. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67830 |
| Release Date |
Apr 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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