Pest 1916 by Gyula Krúdy

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Author Krúdy, Gyula, 1878-1933
Title Pest 1916
Contents Szent Januárius -- Vizkereszt -- Erdélyi krónika -- Tavaszi halál -- Messze pirosló tájak -- Egy éj -- Gordonkázás -- Pacsirták -- A Démonhoz -- Egy cinkotai polgár -- A bujdosó -- 18 éves magyarok -- Ujhold -- Mézeskalács -- Nyirség -- Pesti nyár -- Három óra -- Anna-bál -- Az ujságiró halála -- Határszéli Podolin -- Bucsu senki szigetétől -- Utazás Bécsbe -- Irók bőjtje -- Őszi lábak -- Mariska Bécsben -- Pesti Szalon -- A magyar föld élete -- Zord idők -- Bucsu az ó-évtől.
Credits Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
Summary "Pest 1916" by Gyula Krúdy is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story unfolds in Budapest during the tumultuous times of World War I, exploring the lives and experiences of its characters amid the war's impacts. The narrative is likely to focus on the contrasting themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit as people navigate the challenges brought on by conflict. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in Budapest, describing the early days of January when the sunlight pierces through the winter gloom and brings a sense of warmth and hope. The narrator reflects on the women of the city, their beauty, and the peculiar social atmosphere that exists amidst the backdrop of the ongoing war. A young lady smiles, hinting at an underlying narrative of joy and lightheartedness that opposes the prevailing somberness of a war-torn environment. As the author juxtaposes this brightness with the realities of emotional turmoil and societal expectation, he captures the essence of a longing for normalcy amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian fiction -- 20th century
Subject Short stories, Hungarian
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EBook-No. 66087
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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