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Uniform Title: A beszélő köntös. Finnish
Title: Taikaviitta
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1917.
Credits: Tuula Temonen
Summary: "Taikaviitta" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in the town of Kecskemét during a period marked by the dominance of various military powers, including the Turks and Hungarian mercenaries. The story likely unfolds through the eyes of several townspeople, depicting their struggles against oppression and their clever, if chaotic, attempts to navigate through the complexities of their political and social landscape. At the start of the novel, the author presents a vivid and satirical account of life in Kecskemét, a town beleaguered by various factions vying for control and plundering its resources. As tensions rise due to taxing and military pressures, the townsfolk engage in lively discussions, often tinged with humor as they navigate threats from external powers. The opening also introduces key characters, including the town judge and priest, whose efforts to save their community lead to a series of comical misadventures, particularly involving a kidnapped monk and the town's spirited attempts to negotiate his release. Mikszáth's use of satire highlights the absurdity of their situation while offering a glimpse into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910
Translator: Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958
EBook No.: 71541
Published: Sep 1, 2023
Downloads: 100
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Hungary -- History -- Turkish occupation, 1526-1699 -- Fiction
Subject: Kecskemét (Hungary) -- History
Subject: Taxation -- Hungary -- Kecskemét -- Fiction
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 beszélő köntös. Finnish
Title: Taikaviitta
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1917.
Credits: Tuula Temonen
Summary: "Taikaviitta" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in the town of Kecskemét during a period marked by the dominance of various military powers, including the Turks and Hungarian mercenaries. The story likely unfolds through the eyes of several townspeople, depicting their struggles against oppression and their clever, if chaotic, attempts to navigate through the complexities of their political and social landscape. At the start of the novel, the author presents a vivid and satirical account of life in Kecskemét, a town beleaguered by various factions vying for control and plundering its resources. As tensions rise due to taxing and military pressures, the townsfolk engage in lively discussions, often tinged with humor as they navigate threats from external powers. The opening also introduces key characters, including the town judge and priest, whose efforts to save their community lead to a series of comical misadventures, particularly involving a kidnapped monk and the town's spirited attempts to negotiate his release. Mikszáth's use of satire highlights the absurdity of their situation while offering a glimpse into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910
Translator: Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958
EBook No.: 71541
Published: Sep 1, 2023
Downloads: 100
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Hungary -- History -- Turkish occupation, 1526-1699 -- Fiction
Subject: Kecskemét (Hungary) -- History
Subject: Taxation -- Hungary -- Kecskemét -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.