Célszerű szegény emberek by István Tömörkény
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"Célszerű szegény emberek" by István Tömörkény is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives of humble individuals, particularly focusing on the human condition, social issues, and the experiences of the rural poor. Tömörkény’s writing is notable for its empathy towards the marginalised and its reflection of the Hungarian landscape and society. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to a scene in
a public garden where an old beggar cleverly navigates the rules prohibiting direct begging by pretending to greet passersby instead. Described as a former soldier adorned with a medal of questionable authenticity, the beggar presents a façade of dignity while engaging in the hardships of poverty. The narrative delves into a conversation he has with another old man, who shares the struggles faced by his family, particularly the health of his wife and the absence of his son who works far away. This poignant interaction highlights themes of loss, resilience, and the harsh realities of life for the poor, setting the tone for the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tömörkény, István, 1866-1917 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Móra, Ferenc, 1879-1934 |
| Title | Célszerű szegény emberek |
| Original Publication | Hungary: Délmagyarország,1922. |
| Contents | Tömörkény / Móra Ferenc -- Két vénség -- A kimutatáson -- Vásárállás -- Almaszüret -- Történet a gyermekről -- Cselédek -- Utolsó hapták -- Vízenjárók -- Látogatás a városban -- Örökös Jakab, meg a pápa -- Pör előtt -- Sztrájktanya -- Dudák és vízidudák -- A jelszó -- Az Ilka-kendő -- A szüle a regénnyel -- Adóügy -- Amik elmulnak -- Szombat este -- Mihály az új szóval -- Külsőrészi agglegények -- Bajos a kaputlan porta -- Hóban -- Ilyen a hajózat -- Beszélgetés -- Második feleséggel -- Nyelvészet a duttyánban -- Órák eltévelyedése -- Mutatás nélkül -- Húsügy. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the SZTE Miscellanea |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Short stories, Hungarian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67305 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67305-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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