Ismerősök (feljegyzések, krónikák) by Ferenc Molnár
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"Ismerősök (feljegyzések, krónikák)" by Ferenc Molnár is a collection of reflections and chronicles written in the early 20th century. The text presents a series of anecdotes, criticisms, and social observations that explore the nuances of Hungarian life during the years leading up to World War I. Through a lens that intertwines personal narratives with broader societal commentary, Molnár sheds light on the quirks and intricacies of his contemporaries, including memorable characters like
the compassionate Urs Nándor and the amusing Salamon Ödön. At the start of the work, the author introduces readers to a series of diary-like entries filled with vignettes of daily life in Budapest. The opening sections feature anecdotes about figures from the city, such as Urs Nándor, a police commissioner known for his surprising kindness towards wayward children. These reflections blend humor with a poignant awareness of societal issues, giving voice to the complex social dynamics at play in pre-war Hungary. Each anecdote serves as a window into the life and character of the city, painting a vivid picture of its people and their stories, while also hinting at the darker undercurrents of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ismerősök (feljegyzések, krónikák) |
| Original Publication | Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1917. |
| Contents | A gyermekvédő -- A legnagyobb szemtelenség -- A magyar Pest -- Dilettánsok -- A maláji medve -- A galamblövők -- Egy vadászról -- A rikkancs és egy úr -- Ki a gavallér? -- Lencsés -- A szalvéta -- Bécsi levél -- Pestet szeretni... -- Buddha szekere -- Történelem -- Dekameron -- A pinguinek köszönnek -- Kinaiak -- Egy ravatalnál -- Ferenc főherceg. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (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 essays -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69811 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69811-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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