Nyomor

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bródy, Sándor, 1863-1924

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nyomor" by Sándor Bródy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of naturalism and the struggles of humanity, focusing on the lives of impoverished characters living in societal decay. The narrative introduces a character known as Mefisztó, who grapples with the harsh realities of life and presents a dark yet poignant perspective on human suffering. At the start of the novel, the setting opens with a grim view of a polluted city, reflecting the themes of despair and hopelessness. Mefisztó converses with an acquaintance while observing the suffocating environment filled with struggling people, likening them to trapped insects. Their discussion quickly shifts to societal issues, where Mefisztó questions the moral underpinnings of punishment and societal norms, revealing his cynical view of both justice and existence. The narrative establishes a deep sense of melancholy, hinting at the complexities of human relationships, guilt, and the existential dread of living in a corrupt society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Előszó

Mefisztó barátom

Egy tragédia

Két vén cseléd

Taragovics Tógyerék

A mosóné leányai

Comtesse Sapho.

Credits:

Produced by Albert László, Judit Bíró and the Hungarian Distributed Proofreading Team (http://dphu.aladar.hu) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-09-11