A falu jegyzője (2. kötet): Regény by báró József Eötvös

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Author Eötvös, József, báró, 1813-1871
Contributor Schöpflin, Aladár, 1872-1950
Illustrator Tull, Ödön, 1870-1911
Title A falu jegyzője (2. kötet): Regény
Original Publication Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1911.
Note Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
Summary "A falu jegyzője (2. kötet): Regény" by báró József Eötvös is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the socio-political issues of rural Hungary during a time of significant reform and upheaval. The narrative likely revolves around key characters entangled in the justice system, grappling with themes of power, morality, and the plight of the peasantry. The opening of the novel sets the stage in a village where a state of crisis has emerged due to the planned execution of a man named Viola, accused of being a thief. We witness the bustling preparations of the local authorities, including the clerk Kislaky and various officials, as they prepare for the swift and summary justice that is about to unfold. The chapter lays bare the social dynamics at play, exposing the tension between the desire for justice and the darker undertones of political machinations. Characters express a mix of dread, duty, and a touch of dark humor as they confront the reality of capital punishment, while families of the accused navigate their despair in the face of an indifferent legal system. This portion effectively establishes not just the immediate plot, but also the broader societal implications surrounding issues of class and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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