Berzsenyi báró és családja: Tollrajzok a mai Budapestről

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ambrus, Zoltán, 1861-1932

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Berzsenyi báró és családja: Tollrajzok a mai Budapestről" by Zoltán Ambrus is a fictional narrative set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the affluent Berzsenyi family, showcasing their interactions, social events, and an array of colorful characters, including the witty and observant Elza, and her sister Blanka, all set against the backdrop of contemporary Budapest life. The book delves into themes of societal expectations, familial relationships, and emerging modern customs, revealing the contrasts between the old world and the new. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the atmosphere of a lavish party at the Berzsenyi household, characterized by fine adornments and the presence of various notable guests. We meet several family members and friends, including the jovial Berzsenyi papa and the discontented Berzsenyi mama, alongside intriguing suitors and guests such as the aspiring poet Rejtvényi Elek. The conversations highlight personal ambitions, romantic dilemmas, and the characters' varying takes on art and society, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character development and social critique as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-06-13