| Author |
Ignotus, 1869-1949 |
| Title |
A slemíl keservei
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Grill Károly,1891.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
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| Summary |
"A slemíl keservei" by Ignotus is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Slemíl, a character who embodies a particular type of melancholy and self-doubt, living in a world that often overwhelms those who are sensitive and introspective. The narrative focuses on themes of love, social anxiety, and the challenges of existence faced by individuals who struggle with their identities. The novel follows Slemíl, an awkward and timid young man who navigates his feelings of inadequacy and unreciprocated love throughout his formative years. Despite his intelligence and poetic inclinations, he often finds himself paralyzed by fear and self-doubt, particularly in the presence of the woman he admires. His internal struggles manifest in a series of emotional encounters and missed opportunities, as he grapples with the perception that he is unworthy of happiness and companionship. The story poignantly captures the essence of longing, the conflicts between dreams and reality, and the societal pressures that shape an individual's sense of self, concluding with a reflective and somewhat resigned acknowledgment of Slemíl's place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Stories in rhyme
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| Subject |
Hungarian poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67563 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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