| Author |
Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 |
| Title |
A Pál-utcai fiúk: Regény kis diákok számára
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1916.
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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 Pál-utcai fiúk: Regény kis diákok számára" by Ferenc Molnár is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a group of young boys in Budapest, particularly focusing on the character of Nemecsek, who is portrayed as a loyal yet often overlooked member of his peer group. The narrative explores themes of friendship, courage, and the complexities of childhood social hierarchies. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to school life and the dynamics among the boys in a natural history classroom, where a Bunsen burner experiment is interrupted by lively music from a neighboring yard. The students show a mix of eagerness for the lesson and excitement for their impending freedom, subtly setting up their personalities and relationships. As the class ends, attention shifts to a significant meeting concerning an upcoming gathering at "the grund" — a vacant lot that serves as their playground. Notably, we see foreshadowing of conflicts with rival groups like the Pásztorok, hinting at future struggles. The chapter ends with the boys preparing for an adventure filled with camaraderie and challenges, particularly highlighting the earnestness of young Nemecsek, who desires recognition and a sense of belonging among his friends. (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 |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Budapest (Hungary) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69689 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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