| Author |
Eötvös, József, báró, 1813-1871 |
| Contributor |
Schöpflin, Aladár, 1872-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Tull, Ödön, 1870-1911 |
| Title |
A falu jegyzője (1. kötet): Regény
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_falu_jegyz%C5%91je_(reg%C3%A9ny)
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"A falu jegyzője (1. kötet): Regény" by báró József Eötvös is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set in the Tisza River region of Hungary and appears to explore themes of rural life, social class, and the intricate dynamics between the local aristocracy and common folk through its narrative. The main character, Tengelyi Jónás, serves as the village clerk, navigating the complexities of his position within the socio-political fabric of the community. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the Tisza region, painting a vivid picture of the landscape and its social nuances. It establishes a contrast between the seemingly monotonous scenery and the deep, often unseen layers of life within the village. We meet Tengelyi and his friend, Vándory Boldizsár, who engage in a reflective conversation about their pasts and perspectives on life. Their discussion reveals the emotional weight carried by individuals as they reminisce about their youth, underscoring themes of nostalgia and the burdens of adulthood. The dialogue hints at social stratifications and sets up a story that promises to explore human character amidst the challenges of rural existence. (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. |
68644 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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