Jegenyék alatt: Elbeszélések

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tömörkény, István, 1866-1917

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Jegenyék alatt: Elbeszélések" by István Tömörkény is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures various facets of rural life in Hungary, showcasing the interactions between the land, its people, and the events that shape their daily existence. The narratives likely offer rich descriptions and character-driven tales that reflect on the simplicity and complexity of rural living. The opening of the book sets the tone for life in a Hungarian village, highlighting the sounds of a church bell that both summon the community and signal the passing of time. It expertly intertwines daily rituals with vivid imagery of the rural landscape, revealing how life unfolds against its backdrop. The tales introduce diverse characters, such as the village bell-ringer, the local farmer, and those who gather in the tavern, capturing the essence of their relationships and the cultural tapestry of their time. Readers are drawn into a world where every sound and action is laden with meaning, encouraging reflections on tradition, faith, and the intricacies of community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Pusztai harangszó

Délelőtt a korcsmában

Elveszett

A ravasz Kabók

Csata a katonával

Thurzó utja

Bucsu a homokon

A szárnyékember

Néhány birkák irányában

Az elesett ember

A tengeri város

Vallatás

Asszonykérő

A Duna lánya

István kutyái

A magának való ember

Burkus

Legényavatás

Pengetés

A kompban

Nazarénusok

Novella

Beszélgetés

A csempész

Iskola a pusztán

Tiszai legenda.

Credits:

Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-07-22