| Author |
Krúdy, Gyula, 1878-1933 |
| Title |
A víg ember bús meséi: Elbeszélések
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Singer és Wolfner,1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Az aranysarkantyús vitéz legendája -- Nyári nap -- Egy régi udvarház utolsó gazdája -- A kaján Koxi a házban van -- Regény a bánatos Andrásról -- A Paraszkiva-malom -- Mariska, a kis regényhősnő -- Májusi dolgok -- Régi nótákból -- Mese-mese -- Bella menyasszony -- A fehérlábú Gaálné -- Nyíri pajkosok -- A nagymama levelei -- A holt asszony udvarlója -- Öreg irnokok szobájából -- Egy sikkasztás története -- Az ágyúgolyó -- A királynő főztje.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"A víg ember bús meséi: Elbeszélések" by Gyula Krúdy is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into various narratives, presumably reflecting on themes of life, love, and the human experience set against the backdrop of Hungarian culture. One of the central characters introduced is Bikky Pál, a man grappling with the weight of societal expectations and his dreams of grandeur as he prepares for an impending visit from a baron. At the start of the collection, the first story, titled "Az aranysarkantyús vitéz legendája," presents a nostalgic tale. Bikky Pál, living in a rural estate, is portrayed in a humorous light as he attempts to maintain appearances while preparing for the baron's visit. His interactions with his servant Julis and the village's gossiping folk illustrate his desire for social esteem, despite his humble circumstances. As he anxiously prepares his horse and contemplates his appearance, the narrative highlights the tension between his aspirations and harsh reality, setting the tone for the complexities of human emotion that Krúdy explores throughout the collection. (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 |
Short stories, Hungarian
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| Subject |
Hungarian fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68797 |
| Release Date |
Aug 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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