Bazsarózsák

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:

"Bazsarózsák" by István Tömörkény is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The text blends elements of folklore, poetic description, and a portrayal of rural life, focusing on the relationships and struggles of families in a pastoral setting in Hungary. The story hints at themes of love, nature, and the impact of seasons on human emotions and relationships, particularly between two families represented by young characters, Mária and Péter. The opening of "Bazsarózsák" vividly depicts the interactions between nature and the lives of two neighboring families, the Kútásó-Zombori and Nyerges families. The narrative illustrates a rich, atmospheric spring night where the cycle of life begins anew as the blooms emerge and the warmth of spring symbolizes hope and rebirth. As we are introduced to Mária and Péter, their bond from childhood is highlighted, suggesting a future union, yet foreshadowing tensions stemming from nature's unpredictable forces. The beginning evokes a mythical quality while alluding to the complexities of rural existence and the interdependence between human relationships and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A világító állat és a vadrózsabokor

Szirtesek a partok

Rágyújtás

Juhászok meg bürgék

Vera elvitele

Utszélen

Könyvtári divatok

Uj vendég

Hajósok

Az ügy elintéződött

Mezei dolgok

Házrul-házra

Emlékezés

Statisztika a falun

Parti füzesek

A bujdosó

Süliék nyujtanak

Gugorázás

Fekete emberek a föld alatt.

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-08-23