| Summary | "A haldokló oroszlán" by Miklós Bánffy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Reverend Goszpelda, who is depicted pacing in his modest room after a meal to avoid falling asleep due to his poor health. As he meanders through his thoughts, reverence battles with societal changes, embodied by his neighbor, a renowned materialistic professor—a source of spiritual conflict for the devout clergyman. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the Reverend as he walks back and forth in his room, reflecting on his past aspirations of becoming a missionary. This aspiration, however, remains unfulfilled due to his frail health, leading him to contemplate the apparent injustices of divine will as he observes the professor's success and companionship. Tension builds with the introduction of the female figure in the professor's life, who stirs feelings of animosity and jealousy in the Reverend, symboli  • Seven novels on Hungarian historyGéza Gárdonyi: Eclipse of the Crescent Moon
Translated with an introduction by George F. Cushing
Budapest: Corvina, 8th edition One of the most widely read novels in Hungarian, a story of patriotism and romance, Gárdonyi's (–) Eclipse of the Crescent Moon tells the story of the siege of Eger in where the Hungarian defenders, including civilians, numbered about 2, They successfully held out unaided for thirty-nine days against a Turkish force at least twenty times as great which also had impressive superiority in weapons. Eventually, the Turks withdrew in disgrace. It was the first successful attempt to oppose the Turks in Hungary since the disastrous Battle of Mohács in had paved the way for their domination in the Danube Basin. Read about the Turkish translation of the novel here. Zsigmond Móricz: Gold in the Mud
Translated by Virginia L. Lewis
Library Cat Publishing, No other writer gives such a complete picture of Hungarian soc • Naplegenda by Miklós Bánffy| Summary | "Naplegenda" by Miklós Bánffy fryst vatten a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds within a mythical and primordial context, exploring themes of humanity, natur, and the complex interplay between civilization and the savage instinct. The story is set amidst a backdrop of primal landscapes, where tribal dynamics and mystical influences intertwine. The plot centers around key characters, including Ünő, a wise elder woman, and Virágszál, a young woman caught between the desires of two powerful men: Ijjas, a fierce krigare who embodies strength and dominance, and Nup, an enigmatic outsider with an alluring presence. The narrative captures their conflicts and emotions against the backdrop of natur and belief in the supernatural. As tensions rise between characters, driven bygd jealousy and longing, the novel examines the darker aspects of love and desire, leading to a climactic battle that illustrates the struggle between competing in
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