02295cam a22003133u 4500 31676 UtSlPG 20260610133725.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PH Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 Heathen Master Filcsik Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-17 Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Heathen Master Filcsik" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life of a proud and miserly cobbler named Filcsik, who is more enamored with his illustrious fur cloak than with the well-being of his only daughter, Therese. The story intricately weaves themes of familial neglect, pride, and the complexity of human emotions against the backdrop of Hungarian peasant life. The plot revolves around the relationship between Master Filcsik and his daughter, who defies her father's wishes by eloping with a County Judge. Filcsik’s stubbornness and cold heart lead to a rift between him and Therese, culminating in her illness and longing for reconciliation. When Filcsik’s prized fur cloak goes missing, it prompts a series of events that reveal his underlying humanity as he ultimately sacrifices the cloak for a beggar and her child. This act signifies a transformation, showcasing that even the hardest hearts can be moved by compassion, despite Filcsik's continued pretense of ownership over the cloak. The story highlights Mikszáth's characteristic humor and social commentary through Filcsik's journey from selfishness to a fleeting glimpse of generosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English Loew, William N. (William Noah), 1847?-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31676 72522 72522