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Title: A przemysli repülő: Regény a nagy háborúból
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Tamás Róth, Albert László, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Europe
Summary: "A przemysli repülő: Regény a nagy háborúból" by Kurt Matull is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during World War I, focusing on a young Hungarian pilot, Arnóti István, who is thrust into a dangerous mission as a personal courier for the king. The novel explores themes of duty, heroism, and the impact of war on personal lives, particularly through the lens of István's connections to his family and fiancée. The opening of the book sets a grim November night in Vienna, where the king is deeply preoccupied with the siege of Przemysl, which has captured his thoughts. We are introduced to Arnóti István, a young flying lieutenant, who awaits orders to deliver crucial communications to the besieged fortress. Despite his exhaustion, the anticipation of serving his king reignites his energy. The scene captures the tension of war, the esteem in which the young officer holds his duty, and hints at the personal stakes involved, particularly concerning the emotional ties he has to his home and loved ones. As the narrative establishes its backdrop, it foreshadows the unfolding drama that war brings to both the nation and individual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Matull, Kurt, 1872-1920
EBook No.: 40561
Published: Aug 22, 2012
Downloads: 60
Language: Hungarian
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A przemysli repülő: Regény a nagy háborúból
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Tamás Róth, Albert László, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Europe
Summary: "A przemysli repülő: Regény a nagy háborúból" by Kurt Matull is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during World War I, focusing on a young Hungarian pilot, Arnóti István, who is thrust into a dangerous mission as a personal courier for the king. The novel explores themes of duty, heroism, and the impact of war on personal lives, particularly through the lens of István's connections to his family and fiancée. The opening of the book sets a grim November night in Vienna, where the king is deeply preoccupied with the siege of Przemysl, which has captured his thoughts. We are introduced to Arnóti István, a young flying lieutenant, who awaits orders to deliver crucial communications to the besieged fortress. Despite his exhaustion, the anticipation of serving his king reignites his energy. The scene captures the tension of war, the esteem in which the young officer holds his duty, and hints at the personal stakes involved, particularly concerning the emotional ties he has to his home and loved ones. As the narrative establishes its backdrop, it foreshadows the unfolding drama that war brings to both the nation and individual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Matull, Kurt, 1872-1920
EBook No.: 40561
Published: Aug 22, 2012
Downloads: 60
Language: Hungarian
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.