Molnár, Ferenc 1878-1952 creator text utu 2023 monographic hu 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ismerősök (feljegyzések, krónikák)" by Ferenc Molnár is a collection of reflections and chronicles written in the early 20th century. The text presents a series of anecdotes, criticisms, and social observations that explore the nuances of Hungarian life during the years leading up to World War I. Through a lens that intertwines personal narratives with broader societal commentary, Molnár sheds light on the quirks and intricacies of his contemporaries, including memorable characters like the compassionate Urs Nándor and the amusing Salamon Ödön. At the start of the work, the author introduces readers to a series of diary-like entries filled with vignettes of daily life in Budapest. The opening sections feature anecdotes about figures from the city, such as Urs Nándor, a police commissioner known for his surprising kindness towards wayward children. These reflections blend humor with a poignant awareness of societal issues, giving voice to the complex social dynamics at play in pre-war Hungary. Each anecdote serves as a window into the life and character of the city, painting a vivid picture of its people and their stories, while also hinting at the darker undercurrents of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A gyermekvédő -- A legnagyobb szemtelenség -- A magyar Pest -- Dilettánsok -- A maláji medve -- A galamblövők -- Egy vadászról -- A rikkancs és egy úr -- Ki a gavallér? -- Lencsés -- A szalvéta -- Bécsi levél -- Pestet szeretni... -- Buddha szekere -- Történelem -- Dekameron -- A pinguinek köszönnek -- Kinaiak -- Egy ravatalnál -- Ferenc főherceg. Release date is 2023-01-15 Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project Originally published: Hungary: Franklin-Társulat, 1917 Hungarian essays -- 20th century PH Hungary: Franklin-Társulat, 1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69811 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69811 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134620.0 69811