Régi magyar élet
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Release date is 2020-07-23
Darvay kapitány -- A nagyabonyi nóta -- A Radeczky-huszárok -- A Tiszák -- Bihari kortesek -- A Baranyi urak -- A Dobozi úr cigányai -- Csokalyi Fényesek -- A Morvay Louise regénye -- Foltényi Vilmos színész -- A világosi átok -- Petőfi körül -- A Rózsa Sándor bandája -- Hortobágyi gulyások -- Debreceni diákok -- A kántus -- Érmelléki szüretek -- Az öreg József főherceg -- Magyar-Szeged -- Gabara piktor -- Az asztaltársaságok -- Notárius Bekk Pista -- A dudások -- A podeszta -- A debreceni nagyszabadságon -- Kustár Ignác piarista -- A „tokaji“ hazájáról -- Az arany bika-fogadó -- Betyárok; pandúrok -- Magyar mesterségek.
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
"Régi magyar élet" by Pál Móricz is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Darvay Dániel, a nobleman born in 1798, detailing his experiences and relationships during turbulent times in Hungarian history, particularly against the backdrop of Napoleonic wars and personal romances. The book provides insights into the societal and cultural dynamics of Hungary during this period. The opening of the narrative introduces Captain Darvay, born into a wealthy family, educated at home, and then at a notable institution in Debrecen. Despite his academic opportunities, he seems disinterested in scholarly pursuits, instead drawn to the adventurous life of a soldier as reflected in his decision to join the military at a young age. His aspirations lead him to Vienna, where he attempts to enlist in the prestigious Hungarian Guard but faces challenges due to his height. The character's desire for the soldier's life, coupled with personal tribulations regarding his parents' loss, sets the stage for the exploration of his passions, especially his romantic entanglements in Milan, where he spends a significant part of his military career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Hungarian fiction -- 20th century Short stories, Hungarian