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Uniform Title: A két koldus diák. Finnish
Title: Kerjäläisteinit
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1913.
Note: Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kerjäläisteinit" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two orphaned boys, Pista and László, who find themselves taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Dobos as they navigate their difficult lives as beggar boys. This tale captures their adventures and struggles, reflecting broader themes of social class, ambition, and the quest for identity in a richly detailed historical setting. The opening of the novel introduces the lively world of Dobos’s household in Debreczen, where tein (students) live under her care. It describes the humorous dynamics between Dobos, her husband, and their boarders, particularly emphasizing Dobos’s tough yet maternal nature. The author portrays the boys' early lives, highlighting their sorrow and aspirations, particularly Pista’s yearning for nobility and status. A heartfelt encounter leads to Dobos taking the brothers in, transforming their lives as they come to terms with their pasts while dreaming of a brighter future amidst their new environment. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures and the challenges they will face in a society divided by class and wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910
Translator: Kivekäs, Matti, 1888-1918
EBook No.: 74970
Published: Dec 23, 2024
Downloads: 599
Language: Finnish
Subject: Hungarian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: A két koldus diák. Finnish
Title: Kerjäläisteinit
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1913.
Note: Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kerjäläisteinit" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two orphaned boys, Pista and László, who find themselves taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Dobos as they navigate their difficult lives as beggar boys. This tale captures their adventures and struggles, reflecting broader themes of social class, ambition, and the quest for identity in a richly detailed historical setting. The opening of the novel introduces the lively world of Dobos’s household in Debreczen, where tein (students) live under her care. It describes the humorous dynamics between Dobos, her husband, and their boarders, particularly emphasizing Dobos’s tough yet maternal nature. The author portrays the boys' early lives, highlighting their sorrow and aspirations, particularly Pista’s yearning for nobility and status. A heartfelt encounter leads to Dobos taking the brothers in, transforming their lives as they come to terms with their pasts while dreaming of a brighter future amidst their new environment. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures and the challenges they will face in a society divided by class and wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910
Translator: Kivekäs, Matti, 1888-1918
EBook No.: 74970
Published: Dec 23, 2024
Downloads: 599
Language: Finnish
Subject: Hungarian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.