A Pál-utcai fiúk: Regény kis diákok számára

A Pál-utcai fiúk: Regény kis diákok számára

Ferenc Molnár (1878-1952)

Approximate level
C1
Length
42,050 words
Reading time
3 h 30 min
Chapters
10
Language
Hungarian
On Project Gutenberg since
2023

This classic novel follows a group of schoolboys in early twentieth century Budapest. It is a well known story about friendship, loyalty, and the defense of a playground. For a Hungarian learner, the text presents a moderate challenge. While the vocabulary is descriptive and rich with period specific details, the sentences are often long and complex, featuring many subordinate clauses. You will encounter everyday school life terminology alongside more literary descriptions of the urban environment and the boys internal thoughts.

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Subjects

  • Boys -- Fiction
  • Budapest (Hungary) -- Fiction

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