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100 1 _aMikszáth, Kálmán,
_d1847-1910
240 1 0 _aSzelistye. Finnish
245 1 0 _aMiehetön kylä
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-01
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Miehetön kylä" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the small village of Szelistye, which is overwhelmingly populated by women due to the loss of men to warfare, leaving the community in a dire need for male population. The novel explores themes of power dynamics, gender roles, and the societal implications of war, while introducing notable characters such as the nobleman Mikael Szilágyi and the women of Szelistye who seek aid from the ruling class. The opening of "Miehetön kylä" unfolds with a detailed description of Szelistye’s history and current plight in the backdrop of a war-torn society. As the story progresses, noble figures like Szilágyi receive a comical and urgent delegation from the village women, who demand men to restore their community. The narrative humorously depicts the absurdity of their situation, contrasting the gallantry of the noble courts with the stark reality of the women’s needs. This setup establishes a vivid tableau where historical figures navigate the complexities of duty, gender, and survival, promising readers an engaging mix of drama and comedy in a richly layered historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1929
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aVillage communities -- Hungary -- Fiction
700 1 _aKivimäki, Toini,
_d1894-1980
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75014
999 _c115739
_d115739