02441cam a22003613u 4500 71541 UtSlPG 20260610134644.0 m cr n 260607r20231917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 A beszélő köntös. Finnish Taikaviitta 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 2023-09-01 Tuula Temonen "Taikaviitta" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in the town of Kecskemét during a period marked by the dominance of various military powers, including the Turks and Hungarian mercenaries. The story likely unfolds through the eyes of several townspeople, depicting their struggles against oppression and their clever, if chaotic, attempts to navigate through the complexities of their political and social landscape. At the start of the novel, the author presents a vivid and satirical account of life in Kecskemét, a town beleaguered by various factions vying for control and plundering its resources. As tensions rise due to taxing and military pressures, the townsfolk engage in lively discussions, often tinged with humor as they navigate threats from external powers. The opening also introduces key characters, including the town judge and priest, whose efforts to save their community lead to a series of comical misadventures, particularly involving a kidnapped monk and the town's spirited attempts to negotiate his release. Mikszáth's use of satire highlights the absurdity of their situation while offering a glimpse into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1917 Historical fiction Hungary -- History -- Turkish occupation, 1526-1699 -- Fiction Kecskemét (Hungary) -- History Taxation -- Hungary -- Kecskemét -- Fiction Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71541 112267 112267