Parent úr by Guy de Maupassant
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"Parent úr" by Guy de Maupassant is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Parent, a middle-aged man who is deeply devoted to his young son, Gyuri. However, his love is overshadowed by his troubled marriage and fears regarding his wife, Henriette's fidelity, which are exacerbated by interactions with their maid Julcsa. The novella paints a portrait of domestic tension and emotional turmoil as Parent grapples with
the possibility that he may not be Gyuri's biological father. The opening of the novella introduces a picturesque garden scene where Parent lovingly observes his son building sandcastles. However, this serene moment contrasts sharply with Parent's internal turmoil stemming from his loveless marriage and the disdainful treatment he receives from his wife. The narrative suggests a looming conflict, as Parent rushes home to face his wife, apprehensive about her possible infidelity, especially with his friend, Limousin. The first chapter sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of jealousy and betrayal, leading to increasingly intense confrontations within the family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Kuncz, Aladár, 1886-1931 |
| Uniform Title | Monsieur Parent. Hungarian |
| Title | Parent úr |
| Original Publication | Budapest: Athenaeum, 1925. |
| Contents | Parent úr -- Borigó gazda fülbaja -- Eladó -- Az ismeretlen -- Vallomás -- A keresztelő -- Veszedelmes játék -- Az őrült -- Vidéki pörösködések -- A hajtű -- Szalonkavadászat -- A vonaton -- Nyafinyaff -- A felfedezés -- A magányosság -- Lefekvés előtt -- A kis baka. |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian National Digital Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into Hungarian |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into Hungarian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72685 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72685-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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