Mikor a mécses már csak pislog: Elbeszélések by Kálmán Mikszáth
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"Mikor a mécses már csak pislog: Elbeszélések" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work explores social themes and anecdotes centered around the lives of the Budai citizens, particularly focusing on the intimate space of local taverns, their patrons, and day-to-day experiences. The characters come to life through witty observations and a clear depiction of societal norms of the time. The opening of
the collection introduces the reader to the tavern called "Fehér Páva," where the colorful interplay between regular patrons and newcomers unfolds. One of the central figures is an endearing young girl referred to as "sipsirica," who is both charming and innocent. As the narrative reveals her interactions with the eccentric characters that frequent the "Páva," it hints at underlying themes of family, social class, and the simple joys and conflicts of life in Budapest. The emerging dynamics include humorous exchanges and hints of romance, establishing a strong sense of community and vivid characterization right from the start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mikor a mécses már csak pislog: Elbeszélések |
| Contents | A sipsirica -- Mindenki lépik egyet -- Fili -- A kladovai menyecske -- A hályog-kovács -- Méretlen hús Tóthéknál. |
| Credits |
Produced by Albert László, Judit Bíró and the Hungarian Distributed Proofreading Team (dphu.aladar.hu) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (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 | Short stories, Hungarian |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43653 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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