Nyomor by Sándor Bródy

"Nyomor" by Sándor Bródy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of naturalism and the struggles of humanity, focusing on the lives of impoverished characters living in societal decay. The narrative introduces a character known as Mefisztó, who grapples with the harsh realities of life and presents a dark yet poignant perspective on human suffering. At the start of the novel, the setting opens with a grim view of a polluted city, reflecting the themes of despair and hopelessness. Mefisztó converses with an acquaintance while observing the suffocating environment filled with struggling people, likening them to trapped insects. Their discussion quickly shifts to societal issues, where Mefisztó questions the moral underpinnings of punishment and societal norms, revealing his cynical view of both justice and existence. The narrative establishes a deep sense of melancholy, hinting at the complexities of human relationships, guilt, and the existential dread of living in a corrupt society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bródy, Sándor, 1863-1924
Title Nyomor
Contents Előszó -- Mefisztó barátom -- Egy tragédia -- Két vén cseléd -- Taragovics Tógyerék -- A mosóné leányai -- Comtesse Sapho.
Credits Produced by Albert László, Judit Bíró and the Hungarian
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language Hungarian
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian literature
Category Text
eBook-No. 43694
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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