A hét sváb : regény by Ferenc Herczeg
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"A hét sváb: regény" by Ferenc Herczeg is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on a group of Swabian (ethnic German) townspeople living in the multi-ethnic Banat region during a period of upheaval in the mid-19th century, as revolutionary winds sweep through Central Europe. The story follows the young Graf Jani and his circle of friends—nicknamed "the seven Swabians"—as they navigate shifting allegiances, national tensions, and personal
relationships against the backdrop of the 1848 revolutions. Featuring themes of loyalty, identity, and the burdens of history, the novel combines personal drama with a vivid portrayal of communal life during turbulent times. The opening of the novel unfolds with vivid, atmospheric descriptions of the Banat plains as a mail coach arrives in a predominantly Swabian village, setting the stage for the convergence of several key characters. Among the passengers is Graf Jani, returning from studies in Vienna, whose homecoming is framed by familial expectations, local social dynamics, and rising political unrest fueled by news of revolutionary activity and ethnic friction. Early scenes introduce Jani’s family, the tightly-run Graf household, and his friends, who gather to form a secret society inspired by the new ideas of liberty and national awakening. The narrative paints a detailed picture of local society, tensions between the region’s Swabian, Serbian, and Hungarian communities, and the looming threat of violence, while also touching upon personal plots, such as Jani’s budding romance and the anxieties of his stern mother. Throughout, the novel’s opening expertly intertwines personal and political storylines, building an atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Herczeg, Ferenc, 1863-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | A hét sváb : regény |
| Original Publication | Budapest: Singer és Wolfner, 1917. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75753 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 268 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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