| Author |
Krúdy, Gyula, 1878-1933 |
| LoC No. |
2013488857
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| Title |
Pesti album: Krúdy Gyula feljegyzései és elbeszélései
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Pest -- A vörös postakocsi utasai -- Éjjel az Oroszlánba -- Czinke a Jezsuita lépcsőn -- Őszi nap Gödöllőn -- Szénfi -- Falusi kirándulás -- Öreg A betü -- Emlék-könyvbe -- Nagybotos különös ötlete -- Csizmás Kandúr -- Duna vendégei -- Bécsi kalap -- Kukli, Vukli és Trufli -- Egy királyné albumába -- Öt évszázad -- Az új regény -- Nemzeti ideál Pesten -- A bolygó zsidó -- Szeptemberi alkonyat -- A gyermekkori hősök bukása -- Honfoglalás után -- Magyar játék.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Pesti album: Krúdy Gyula feljegyzései és elbeszélései" by Gyula Krúdy is a collection of essays and short stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of early post-war Budapest through a nostalgic lens, exploring the city's charm, its inhabitants, and significant anecdotes from the past. Central to this collection are vivid depictions of everyday life in Budapest, featuring various characters, including artists and socialites, who contribute to the cultural tapestry of the city. The opening of "Pesti album" sets a reflective tone as it introduces readers to a nostalgic view of Budapest some twenty years earlier, portraying the city as an aging beauty filled with memories. The narrator recalls arriving in the city full of ambition and ambition during an era marked by horse-drawn carriages and an air of romanticism. Notable characters, like the lovely Sneider kisasszony, are introduced, highlighting the intermingling of youth and longing amid the city’s changing landscape. Through detailed observations of the urban environment and its inhabitants, the beginning establishes a sense of loss and yearning for simpler times, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the city's evolving identity. (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 |
Pest (Hungary) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68945 |
| Release Date |
Sep 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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