Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 Jókai, Mór 1825-1904 creator Szabad, Emeric text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War" by Mór Jókai is a collection of literary sketches written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects on various facets of Hungarian life and society, particularly during the tumultuous period of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. The sketches offer a vivid portrayal of the nation’s political and social dynamics, encapsulating experiences from both ordinary citizens and the aristocracy, making it a rich exploration of Hungarian culture and history. The opening portion of this work introduces readers to Uncle Lorincz Kassay, a sub-sheriff, and his family as they prepare to host unexpected guests traveling in a rather dilapidated carriage. The scene is set with vivid descriptions of their arrival, revealing the quaint and charming characteristics of the Kassay household and their sociable interactions. The narrative dives into the warmth of Hungarian hospitality, showcasing both humorous and touching moments as they welcome Aunt Zsuzsi and Uncle Menyhert Gulyas. Through these character interactions, we are invited into a slice of rural Hungarian life, imbued with traditional customs and family dynamics that hint at deeper societal themes awaiting exploration in later sketches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Preface -- Dear relations -- The Bardy family -- Crazy Marcsa -- Comorn -- Mor Perczel -- Gergely Sonkolyi -- The unlucky weathercock -- The two brides -- The brewer -- The Szekely mother -- A ball. Release date is 2010-05-02 Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Hungary -- Fiction Hungary -- History -- Uprising of 1848-1849 -- Fiction PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32204 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32204 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133732.0 32204