A tót atyafiak; A jó palóczok

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A tót atyafiak; A jó palóczok" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the unique setting of Selmeczbánya, a town characterized by its hilly geography and often harsh weather, where the lives of the main characters entangle amidst local color, humor, and social dynamics. The narrative hints at themes of love, friendship, and the complex relationships among the characters, particularly focusing on figures like Csutkás, Luppán, and Csemez. At the start of the novel, the author introduces the melancholic beauty of Selmeczbánya, noting its peculiarities and the struggles of its residents, depicted in a humorous yet poignant manner. The scene then shifts to the interactions among three central characters: Csutkás, a respected educator, Luppán, a nobleman, and Csemez, a professor, who all share an intricate friendship and a mutual affection for the enchanting Krisztina. As their conversations reveal layers of camaraderie mixed with rivalry, the stage is set for love interests and personal conflicts that promise to drive the narrative forward, all while showcasing the charming idiosyncrasies of a small mountain town's society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A tót atyafiak: Az arany kisasszony. Az a fekete folt. Lapaj, a híres dudás. Jasztrabék pusztulása

A jó palóczok.: A néhai bárány. Bede Anna tartozása. Péri lányok szép hajáról. A kis csizmák. Timár Zsófi özvegysége. Az a pogány Filcsik. A bágyi csoda. Szűcs Pali szerencséje. Galandáné asszonyom. A gózoni Szűz Mária. Két major regénye. A «királyné szoknyája». Szegény Gélyi János lovai. A gyerekek. Hova lett Gál Magda?

Credits:

Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%B3t_atyafiak

Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-30