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Title: Kánaán könyve

Note: Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Előhang -- Magyar hasak -- Józsefnapi vendégek -- Fogadó a régi világhoz -- A vendég az ebédlőben -- A borász -- Egy régi ember vallomása -- Angyalos bankó -- Júniusi alkony -- Szentiván -- Nyári fény -- Új kenyér -- Bodega -- Tavaszi út 1917-ben -- Pest aranykora -- Jegyzet egy régi kalendáriomba 1917-ben -- Az álomlátók -- Baljóslatú nap -- Szüreti dal -- Néma Magyarország -- Az amazonok harca 1917-ben -- Ramsli -- Magyar sóhaj -- A budai vár.

Credits: Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library

Summary: "Kánaán könyve" by Gyula Krúdy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The work presents a tapestry of life stories, combining elements of both joy and tragedy, centered around the themes of love and human experience in a nostalgic and often cynical tone. The narratives explore the complexities of relationships and the emotional landscapes of characters, notably the musings of Kálnay László, who embodies the contemplation of love and the follies associated with it. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a series of vignettes reflecting on life's myriad experiences outside of romantic love. Krúdy introduces Kálnay László, a character whose reflections illustrate the absurdities and pathos of love, alongside social commentaries on masculinity and human desires. Through witty observations and poetic descriptions, the text delves into daily life in early 20th-century Hungary, chronicling the humorous and melancholy aspects of love, relationships, and communal life. A strong sense of nostalgia permeates the prose, suggesting a look back at a world that has changed dramatically, as indicated by references to past customs and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Krúdy, Gyula, 1878-1933

EBook No.: 64921

Published: Mar 24, 2021

Downloads: 51

Language: Hungarian

Subject: Hungarian fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Short stories, Hungarian

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Kánaán könyve

Note: Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Előhang -- Magyar hasak -- Józsefnapi vendégek -- Fogadó a régi világhoz -- A vendég az ebédlőben -- A borász -- Egy régi ember vallomása -- Angyalos bankó -- Júniusi alkony -- Szentiván -- Nyári fény -- Új kenyér -- Bodega -- Tavaszi út 1917-ben -- Pest aranykora -- Jegyzet egy régi kalendáriomba 1917-ben -- Az álomlátók -- Baljóslatú nap -- Szüreti dal -- Néma Magyarország -- Az amazonok harca 1917-ben -- Ramsli -- Magyar sóhaj -- A budai vár.

Credits: Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library

Summary: "Kánaán könyve" by Gyula Krúdy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The work presents a tapestry of life stories, combining elements of both joy and tragedy, centered around the themes of love and human experience in a nostalgic and often cynical tone. The narratives explore the complexities of relationships and the emotional landscapes of characters, notably the musings of Kálnay László, who embodies the contemplation of love and the follies associated with it. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a series of vignettes reflecting on life's myriad experiences outside of romantic love. Krúdy introduces Kálnay László, a character whose reflections illustrate the absurdities and pathos of love, alongside social commentaries on masculinity and human desires. Through witty observations and poetic descriptions, the text delves into daily life in early 20th-century Hungary, chronicling the humorous and melancholy aspects of love, relationships, and communal life. A strong sense of nostalgia permeates the prose, suggesting a look back at a world that has changed dramatically, as indicated by references to past customs and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Krúdy, Gyula, 1878-1933

EBook No.: 64921

Published: Mar 24, 2021

Downloads: 51

Language: Hungarian

Subject: Hungarian fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Short stories, Hungarian

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.