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100 1 _aHerczeg, Ferenc,
_d1863-1954
245 1 0 _aNapváros
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-30
508 _aAlbert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
520 _a"Napváros" by Ferenc Herczeg is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the fictional, gloomy city of Nona, which is characterized by its lack of sunlight, dampness, and oppressive atmosphere, reflecting the sense of dread and superstition that pervades the lives of its inhabitants. The introductory chapters provide a rich description of the city's dark environment while introducing key characters, including Filippa, the daughter of the city’s rector, who becomes embroiled in a dramatic conflict with the neighboring, more vibrant city of Napváros, where she is swept away by the captain's son, Leif. The opening of "Napváros" sets the stage by vividly illustrating Nona's desolate environment, where the city is burdened by superstitions and the fear of authority. It follows the adventures of Filippa as she embarks on a pilgrimage to a seaside chapel, accompanied by her servants, only to be kidnapped by Leif. The narrative quickly establishes a tone of entrapment and conflict, as Filippa's life becomes intertwined with her captor's desire to claim her as his bride, resulting in pivotal moments that further shape the story's unfolding drama and tension between the two cities. This glimpse into the initial chapters conveys a deep sense of foreboding and engages readers with the themes of love, power struggles, and the interplay between darkness and light. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBudapest: Singer és Wolfner, 1912
653 _aHungarian fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75255
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