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A Noszty fiu esete Tóth Marival

work by Mikszáth

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A Noszty fiu esete Toth Marival (1908), or "The Noszty Boy and Mary Toth," is a novel by Kálmán Mikszáth. Mikszáth, a prominent Hungarian writer at the turn of the 20th century, is known for his transition from romanticism to realism, often employing sharp wit and satire. This particular novel tells the story of a frivolous young nobleman who attempts to gain wealth by seducing a wealthy middle-class girl. It is considered one of Mikszáth's principal works, alongside Különös házasság ("A Strange Marriage").1

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