| Author |
Gyulai, Pál, 1826-1909 |
| Title |
Dramaturgiai dolgozatok (1. kötet, 1850-1863)
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin-Társulat,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Dramaturgiai dolgozatok (1. kötet, 1850-1863)" by Pál Gyulai is a collection of dramatic works and critiques written in the mid-19th century. This foundational volume delves into Hungarian theater, exploring original plays and translations, and addresses the state of drama and literature during Gyulai's time. The writing reflects upon the cultural landscape, critiquing the quality of contemporary works and emphasizing the need for literary revival in Hungary. The opening of this collection introduces the author’s observations about the dramatic art during the period between 1850 and 1863, highlighting the scarcity of literary growth in the Alföld region. Gyulai laments the lack of appreciation for literature in towns like Debreczen and Szeged, advocating for a renewal of local literary engagement through newspapers and original works. He introduces the first original play “Vetélytársak” by Horváth Cyrill, reflecting on the shortcomings of the drama while hoping for a resurgence of serious artistic quality. The section sets a critical tone, emphasizing the need for improvement in Hungarian theater and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Drama -- Technique
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68695 |
| Release Date |
Aug 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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