A kis királyok (1. rész) by Mór Jókai

"A kis királyok (1. rész)" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of the aristocratic characters intertwined with their interests in politics and horticulture, particularly focusing on Count Ponthay Adalbert, who is both an avid gardener and a political figure. The narrative hints at an intricate balance between personal desires and public responsibilities, showcasing the complexities of nobility. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Count Ponthay Adalbert and his guest, Hruszkay Xaver Ferenc, as they stroll through the Count’s extensive park. The scene sets the stage for a comedic clash of interests, where the gardener's passion for exotic flora surpasses the councilor's disdain for nature, particularly trees. Their contrasting personalities lead to discussions filled with irony and subtle humor, especially when revealing the Count's frustrations about a local noblewoman who refuses to leave her disruptive property within his park despite his various offers and attempts to remove her. This opening hints at deeper themes of land ownership, societal norms, and the challenges faced by the aristocracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904
Title A kis királyok (1. rész)
Regény
Credits Produced by Albert László from page images generously made
available by the Google Books Library Project
Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.2 (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 fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 57233
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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