Lahonneita puuristejä by Viktor Rákosi
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"Lahonneita puuristejä" by Viktor Rákosi is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. The work aims to commemorate the forgotten heroes of Hungary's fight for independence during the tumultuous years of 1848-49. The narratives within showcase the valor and struggles of various soldiers, encapsulating their sacrifice for national pride amidst overwhelming odds. The opening of the collection sets the stage with a reflective tone, as the narrator recalls
his travels and the haunting images of decayed wooden crosses marking the graves of fallen soldiers in Hungary's mountains. This evocative imagery reflects on the profound impact of war and the sacrifices made by unknown heroes. The narrator's journey leads him to contemplate the stories behind these graves, promising to use his literary abilities to build a monument, albeit a humble one, for those who fought and died namelessly. Through a mix of real historical events and personal reflections, Rákosi aims to provide a voice to the overlooked participants of Hungary's struggle for freedom, blending history with poignant human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rákosi, Viktor, 1860-1923 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Jalava, Antti, 1846-1909 |
| Translator | Jalava, Ilona, 1878-1960 |
| Title | Lahonneita puuristejä |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: Werner Södeerström, 1901. |
| Note | Translated selections from: Korhadt fakeresztek. |
| Contents | Viktor Rákosi -- Lahonneita puuristejä -- Sztrecsnón punaiset kukat -- Tsaari -- Tsherkessiläisen kapteenin kertomukset -- Keisari 1849 -- Zsadony ja Kamasz -- Haaveksittu tapaus -- Legioonalainen -- Juutalaispoika -- Kolmannen pataljoonan ryssä -- Gyönk'in kansalliskaartilaiset -- János sankari -- Preszákan varjot -- Kaksi tapausta. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungary -- History -- Uprising of 1848-1849 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Hungarian -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74889 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74889-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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