Ne engedjük a madarat... s más holmik by István Tömörkény

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Author Tömörkény, István, 1866-1917
Title Ne engedjük a madarat... s más holmik
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Ne engedjük a madarat -- Talpas úri módban -- Öreg Dobó a napidíjjal -- A kis kadét -- Mária-látás -- A holtakat látó -- Luk a házoldalban -- Homokból élők -- A buczkai születése -- A bakancstalp -- Kolónia-élet -- A közigazgatási vályu -- A tehén leánya -- Figuracsinálók -- Katalin-bogár -- Az utas -- Rágyujtás -- Egy szökevényről -- Öreg cseléd -- Bocsánat.
Credits Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
Summary "Ne engedjük a madarat... s más holmik" by István Tömörkény is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the everyday lives and experiences of various characters, capturing the nuances of their relationships, social contexts, and existential dilemmas. The narratives offer a rich tapestry of rural Hungarian life, often colored with humor, nostalgia, and a touch of melancholy. The opening portion introduces readers to a brooding village atmosphere during a cold winter, where characters engage in lively discussions about a unique blackbird owned by a local boatman, Ignácz. This bird, renowned for its extraordinary whistling ability, faces the threat of being sold, causing distress among the locals who appreciate its rare talent. The dialogue highlights the complexities of village life and the characters' emotional ties to the bird, encapsulating themes of loss and community as they attempt to intervene in Ignácz's decision to part with his prized possession. The narrative beautifully intertwines humor and pathos, setting the stage for deeper explorations in the subsequent stories. (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. 65888
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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