Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War by Mór Jókai
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| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
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| Commentator | Szabad, Emeric |
| Uniform Title | Csataképek. English |
| Title |
Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 |
| Contents | Preface -- Dear relations -- The Bardy family -- Crazy Marcsa -- Comorn -- Mor Perczel -- Gergely Sonkolyi -- The unlucky weathercock -- The two brides -- The brewer -- The Szekely mother -- A ball. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War" by Mór Jókai is a collection of literary sketches written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects on various facets of Hungarian life and society, particularly during the tumultuous period of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. The sketches offer a vivid portrayal of the nation’s political and social dynamics, encapsulating experiences from both ordinary citizens and the aristocracy, making it a rich exploration of Hungarian culture and history. The opening portion of this work introduces readers to Uncle Lorincz Kassay, a sub-sheriff, and his family as they prepare to host unexpected guests traveling in a rather dilapidated carriage. The scene is set with vivid descriptions of their arrival, revealing the quaint and charming characteristics of the Kassay household and their sociable interactions. The narrative dives into the warmth of Hungarian hospitality, showcasing both humorous and touching moments as they welcome Aunt Zsuzsi and Uncle Menyhert Gulyas. Through these character interactions, we are invited into a slice of rural Hungarian life, imbued with traditional customs and family dynamics that hint at deeper societal themes awaiting exploration in later sketches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungary -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hungary -- History -- Uprising of 1848-1849 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32204 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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