Magyarok: Elbeszélések by Zsigmond Móricz

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Author Móricz, Zsigmond, 1879-1942
Title Magyarok: Elbeszélések
Credits E-text prepared by Albert László, Judit Bíró, and the Hungarian Distributed Proofreading Team (http://dphu.aladar.hu) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary "Magyarok: Elbeszélések" by Zsigmond Móricz is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of Hungarian rural life, highlighting the everyday experiences and struggles of various characters, including a wandering student collecting folk tales, a betyár (outlaw), and different members of the local community. Móricz's stories delve into themes of social class, rural traditions, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the collection introduces a wandering student whose quest for lodging in a small, inhospitable village sets the stage for his interactions with the local people. As he navigates the challenges of finding a place to sleep, he encounters a range of characters including a suspicious landlord and a wary but eventually hospitable couple. Over the course of the evening, he learns about their lives and traditions, such as the storytelling culture that he seeks to document. Through this initial encounter, Móricz establishes a vivid portrayal of rural Hungarian society, encapsulating the warmth, hospitality, and underlying tensions that come with close-knit communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 42264
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 17, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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