A fáklya by Zsigmond Móricz
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"A fáklya" by Zsigmond Móricz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to center around a young clergyman named Miklós Matolcsy as he embarks on his new role in a rural village, navigating the challenges of his position and the complexities of the people he serves. The narrative explores themes of idealism, duty, and the harsh realities faced by those in pastoral roles. The opening of the
work sets a sweltering summer scene, introducing Matolcsy and his interactions with the local community, including his congregants and his new home. Initial excitement surrounds the arrival of the new priest, but it quickly transitions into tension as Matolcsy grapples with the disillusionment of his expectations faced with the realities of rural life. He is depicted as a well-meaning but naïve figure, whose desire to serve his flock is complicated by the local customs and the lurking suspicion of corruption surrounding the process of his appointment. As he witnesses the villagers' jubilant reception contrasted by his internal struggles, the stage is set for profound character development driven by the hardships of his calling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Móricz, Zsigmond, 1879-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | A fáklya |
| Original Publication | Hungary: Légrády Testvérek,1918. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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. | 68934 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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