Author |
Eötvös, Károly, 1842-1916 |
Title |
Utazás a Balaton körül (1. kötet)
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Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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Summary |
"Utazás a Balaton körül (1. kötet)" by Károly Eötvös is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work documents a journey taken around Lake Balaton, focusing on the experiences of a group of notable people, primarily from Transylvania, who explore the natural beauty and cultural significance of the region. The author’s reflections on the landscape, history, and local traditions suggest a poetic and historical exploration intertwined with personal anecdotes. The opening of the book sets the stage for this journey, as the narrator introduces a group of prominent figures preparing for their expedition around Lake Balaton. Among them are notable personalities like Salamon Ferencz, Gyulai Pál, Szilágyi Sándor, and Nagy Miklós. The narrator briefly reflects on the passage of time since the original journey took place twenty-five years earlier, expressing both nostalgia and a desire to document the experiences accurately. He emphasizes the importance of memory and the journey's collective significance, promising to share the stories and interactions of his traveling companions while withholding details about himself. Eötvös’s opening gives readers a glimpse into the camaraderie and intellectual discussions expected as they navigate the poetic and historical landscape surrounding Lake Balaton. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Hungarian |
LoC Class |
DB: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
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LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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Subject |
Eötvös, Károly, 1842-1916 -- Travel -- Hungary -- Balaton, Lake
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Subject |
Balaton, Lake (Hungary) -- Description and travel
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
62775 |
Release Date |
Jul 28, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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