Zord idő (1. kötet): Regény három részben

Zord idő (1. kötet): Regény három részben

Kemény, Zsigmond, báró and Ödön Tull (1814-1875)

Approximate level
C1
Length
57,453 words
Reading time
4 h 47 min
Chapters
22
Language
Hungarian
On Project Gutenberg since
2022

This historical novel, written in the nineteenth century, explores the landscape and social tensions of Transylvania. The language is sophisticated and literary, featuring descriptive, complex sentences that reflect the formal style of the era. You will encounter archaic vocabulary and historical terminology related to feudal structures and medieval life. This book is a demanding read for language learners due to its dense, atmospheric prose and intricate sentence structures, yet it offers a deep immersion into the classical Hungarian literary tradition.

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Subjects

  • Hungarian fiction -- 19th century

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