Az első fecske, és egyéb elbeszélések by Ferenc Herczeg
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"Az első fecske, és egyéb elbeszélések" by Ferenc Herczeg is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of human relationships, societal norms, and the intricacies of love and duty. The opening tale introduces Mária, a young and determined doctor who confronts the complexities of her professional and personal life, setting the stage for reflections on gender roles and human emotions. The opening of the
story presents a tense and dramatic scene where Mária is called to assist a wounded nobleman, Gróf Risztory, who has just survived an apparent suicide attempt. As she tends to his injuries, a deep and insightful conversation ensues about societal expectations, personal integrity, and self-worth. Mária's assertiveness and independence are contrasted with Gróf Risztory's privileged yet troubled life, leading to exchanges that highlight the evolving gender dynamics of the time. The initial interaction sparks a complex relationship that navigates themes of love, respect, and emancipation, demonstrating Herczeg’s keen insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Herczeg, Ferenc, 1863-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Az első fecske, és egyéb elbeszélések |
| Original Publication | Budapest: Singer és Wolfner, 1908. |
| Contents | Az első fecske -- Az emberölő -- A jó fiu -- A Rákóczi-induló -- A kisleány beteg -- Lehel -- Emberek a hegytetőn -- Az asszony imádkozik -- A félreismert asszony -- Olga megöregszik -- Unatkozó asszonyok -- Katalin és Kata -- A marathoni ütközet -- Janka kisasszony -- Miért halt meg Izaura? |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (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 | Short stories, Hungarian |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75124 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75124-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 258 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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