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Mikszáth, Kálmán
1847
1910
Kálmán Mikszáth
Mikszath, Kalman
Mikszáth, Kálman
Kivekäs, Matti
1888
1918
Kivekas, Matti
Kivekäs Stenbäck, Matti
Stenbäck, Matti Kivekäs
A két koldus diák. Finnish
Kerjäläisteinit
$aJyväskylä :$bK. J. Gummerus Oy, $c1913.
Tapio Riikonen
"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.)
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1913
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Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Hungarian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
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