Szegedi parasztok és egyéb urak
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 37,252 words
- Reading time
- 3 h 6 min
- Chapters
- 25
- Language
- Hungarian
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2026
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This collection of short stories by István Tömörkény offers a glimpse into the lives of rural people in the late nineteenth century. The language is rich with regional terminology and reflects the social hierarchies of the Hungarian Great Plain. You will encounter descriptive, somewhat lengthy sentences that capture the atmosphere of the puszta. The text is demanding due to its archaic vocabulary and specific cultural references, making it an excellent choice for learners interested in historical prose and rural life.
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Subjects
- Short stories, Hungarian
- Hungarian fiction -- 19th century
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