"Vidéki emberek (novellák)" by István Petelei is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and experiences of rural individuals, shedding light on their struggles, aspirations, and societal challenges. The narratives are rooted in a variety of characters, notably Novák, whose life is significantly impacted by his wife Lidi's abandonment. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to Novák, an earnest and
unassuming clerk, who reflects on his life as he remembers his wife Lidi, known for her beauty. Lidi's departure with a richer man marks the beginning of Novák's sorrowful journey, which leads him to reconsider his choices and the essence of happiness. The opening details his emotional turmoil, societal rise following Lidi's marriage to him, and the eventual chaos surrounding him as he battles both external conflict and internal despair. As Novák works tirelessly to create a contraption in hopes of winning Lidi back, the backdrop of societal changes and personal loss underscores the complexity of rural life and the human condition. The tone blends nostalgia with a poignant critique of ambitions, laying the foundation for the stories that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
A Nagy Lidi úra -- Ö. T. O. -- Esős alkony -- Az Eliz nevenapja -- Kaland -- A tarvásári búcsu -- A birtyóka -- Elkésett -- »A szigetvári vértanuk« -- Az édes anya -- Két fehérnép -- Kis leány baja.
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
