Author |
Arany, János, 1817-1882 |
Title |
Buda halála: Hún rege
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Note |
Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
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Summary |
"Buda halála: Hún rege" by János Arany is a historical epic poem written in the mid-19th century. The work explores themes of power, brotherhood, and the intricacies of leadership within the Hunnic realm, particularly focusing on the characters Buda and his brother Etele as they navigate their shared rule. The narrative promises to delve into the political and familial tensions that arise as they seek to maintain control over their people. The opening of the poem sets the stage by introducing Buda, who rules over the Huns and wishes to share his kingdom with his brother Etele. We learn that he embraces this decision with love for his brother, expressing hope that their dual kingship will bring more strength and stability to their realm. The initial scenes portray a joyous atmosphere of feasting and rituals, but an underlying tension is hinted at, framing the future conflict over the condition of their leadership and the challenges that will arise from sharing power. Buda's wisdom and Etele's ambition are juxtaposed, foreshadowing the potential for conflict and tragedy in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Hungarian |
LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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Subject |
Hungarian poetry
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
41699 |
Release Date |
Dec 24, 2012 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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