02464cam a22003253u 4500 70027 UtSlPG 20260610134623.0 m cr n 260607r20231917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG hu iso639-1 PH Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 Az óriás és egyéb elbeszélések Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-12 Az óriás -- A kis klarinétos -- A vas -- A pikkoló -- Éva (Kis regény). Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project "Az óriás és egyéb elbeszélések" by Ferenc Molnár is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. This work likely delves into various themes, exploring the lives of characters facing social issues, emotional struggles, and human experiences against a backdrop of Hungarian culture. Central to one of the stories is a character named Zájen Abdallah, a three-meter-tall African giant who performs in a panopticon, illustrating the intersection of entertainment, race, and societal perception. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a lively scene in a fairground as three young men accompany ladies home from a dinner. They venture into the festivities of May Day, where they encounter vibrant attractions and a bustling crowd. The energetic atmosphere soon leads them to a performance featuring Zájen Abdallah, whose striking appearance and story of hardship capture the attention of onlookers. Abdallah's struggle for acceptance and the stark contrast between his entertainment persona and personal suffering are poignantly depicted as he performs while battling illness, ultimately eliciting both laughter and empathy from the audience. This initial glimpse sets the stage for deeper explorations of human emotion and societal commentary throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hungary: Franklin-Társulat, 1917 Hungarian fiction -- 20th century Short stories, Hungarian https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70027 110774 110774