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100 1 _aMikszáth, Kálmán,
_d1847-1910
240 1 2 _aA beszélő köntös. Finnish
245 1 0 _aTaikaviitta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-01
508 _aTuula Temonen
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1917
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aHungary -- History -- Turkish occupation, 1526-1699 -- Fiction
653 _aKecskemét (Hungary) -- History
653 _aTaxation -- Hungary -- Kecskemét -- Fiction
700 1 _aKivimäki, Urho,
_d1889-1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71541
999 _c112267
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