| Author |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Title |
Uj Zrinyiász
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Révai Testvérek,1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Aj_Zr%C3%ADnyi%C3%A1sz
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Uj Zrinyiász" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of resurrection and the cultural contrasts between medieval Hungary and contemporary society through the character of Zrinyi Miklós, a famed hero of historical Hungarian conflicts. The narrative intertwines humor and poignancy as it examines the characters' adjustment to a changed world after being unexpectedly brought back to life. The opening of the novel presents a fascinating premise: Zrinyi Miklós and his companions awaken from their deaths, finding themselves in a modern setting centuries after their time. Confused and curious, they grapple with the reality of their resurrection and the accompanying drastic changes in their homeland. As they navigate this new world, they reflect on their previous lives and the legacy they left behind, leading to humorous and thought-provoking encounters with the modern Hungarian society that now exists. This sets the stage for an engaging exploration of both personal and cultural identity amidst drastic societal change. (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 |
Satire
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| Subject |
Hungarian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68952 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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