| Author |
Degré, Alajos, 1819-1896 |
| Title |
Visszaemlékezéseim (1. kötet)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Visszaemlékezéseim (1. kötet)" by Alajos Degré is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This intimate work reflects on the author's life experiences, focusing on the formative events and personal encounters that shaped his perspective during a time of significant political and social upheaval in Hungary. Degré offers insights into his youthful aspirations, friendships, and the collective sentiments of his generation as they engaged with the tumultuous historical landscape around them. At the start of the memoir, the author draws a parallel between himself and a weary traveler reflecting on his journey at twilight. He expresses a desire to recount fragments of his life rather than write a formal history. His narrative begins in Szeged, where he recalls his university days and the atmosphere of youthful ambition amongst peers, touched by the era's political fervor. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of personal and collective identities, touching on themes of patriotism, camaraderie, and the impact of broader historical events, such as the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, on everyday lives. (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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| Subject |
Degré, Alajos, 1819-1896
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| Subject |
Intellectuals -- Hungary -- Biography
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| Subject |
Lawyers -- Hungary -- Biography
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| Subject |
Hungary -- History -- Uprising of 1848-1849 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Hungary -- Politics and government -- 1849-1918
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64542 |
| Release Date |
Feb 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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