Görbe tükör by Frigyes Karinthy

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Author Karinthy, Frigyes, 1887-1938
Title Görbe tükör
Original Publication Hungary: Athenaeum,1912.
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Summary "Görbe tükör" by Frigyes Karinthy is a satirical work written in the early 20th century. This unique piece blends elements of literature, social commentary, and humor, using its diverse chapters to explore various aspects of society ranging from literary culture to scientific phenomena. The characters include notable figures and archetypes from literary history, as well as original creations woven into an elaborate narrative that reflects on the human condition. The opening of the book presents a vibrant scene in a literary café in New York, where conversations about art, culture, and the nature of creativity unfold amidst a lively atmosphere. A character named Ádám, who represents a provincial editor, engages with Lucifer, a symbolic figure encompassing various philosophical ideas. Through their dialogue, they critique contemporary social dynamics and artistic pretensions, setting the stage for a broader exploration of life's absurdities and human follies that unfolds throughout the text. The tone is playful yet thought-provoking, inviting readers to delve deeper into Karinthy's insights on society and the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian wit and humor
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EBook-No. 68740
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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