| Author |
Justh, Zsigmond, 1863-1894 |
| Contributor |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Illustrator |
Tull, Ödön, 1870-1911 |
| Title |
A pénz legendája; Gányó Julcsa
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1905.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"A pénz legendája; Gányó Julcsa" by Zsigmond Justh is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Belényesy Mária grófnő, whose social status and familial expectations heavily influence her pursuit of love and financial security. The narrative unfolds amidst the backdrop of Hungarian aristocracy, exploring themes of wealth, marriage, and societal norms. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Mária's internal conflict and her relationships with her family. She reflects on her mother's financial counsel regarding her potential suitor, Bálványosy Sándor, a man of considerable wealth. As Mária navigates the world of high society, she grapples with her feelings toward Sándor, balancing her mother's ambitions with her desire for genuine emotion. The passage reveals her sarcastic and observant nature, juxtaposing lavish social gatherings with her insecurities about love and identity, hinting at a deeper philosophical exploration of the interplay between money and personal happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Hungarian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68427 |
| Release Date |
Jun 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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