| Author |
Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 |
| Title |
Az aruvimi erdő titka és egyéb szatirák
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| Original Publication |
Budapest: Légrády Testvérek, 1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Az aruvimi erdő titka -- A budapesti pletyka kis kézikönyve -- Egy anekdota és egy példázat -- Vasárnap délután -- Levél a milliókról -- Esetek -- Regényvázlat -- Modern legenda az igazság bajnokáról -- Francia pezsgő a csárdában -- A rongyódi barackok -- Modern népballada -- Karácsony előtt -- Jótékonyság -- „Magyarok dudája“ -- Bohémség -- A Rothschildok -- A tutista és a nimolista -- Életművészet -- A közvetitő -- Dialógus -- Magyarország és a külföld -- Természettudományos szomjuság.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
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| Summary |
"Az aruvimi erdő titka és egyéb szatirák" by Ferenc Molnár is a collection of satirical short stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Tisztességes Lajos, a humble and principled state clerk, who is entangled in a web of corruption and intrigue involving his financially troublesome employer and the whims of bureaucratic practice. The work promises humor interwoven with social critique, depicting the absurdities of bureaucracy through charming and relatable characters. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Tisztességes Lajos, a state bureaucrat returning home to his numerous children after a long day at work. Shortly after his arrival, Lajos receives an unexpected financial gift meant to bribe him, creating a moral dilemma. Conflicted, he resolves to return the money, demonstrating his integrity. As he sets off, the stage is set for exploration into the ridiculousness of government procedures and the broader implications of corruption within societal structures, interspersed with personal anecdotes from Lajos’s life. Through this beginning, Molnár skillfully hints at a humorous yet poignant journey through the indignities of the bureaucratic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Satire
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| Subject |
Hungarian literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75135 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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