{"product_id":"9788416461394","title":"SWEET ANNA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAnna the Sweet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel, a classic of 20th-century Hungarian literature, offers a poignant and ruthless portrait of the bourgeois society of the era. Through the story of Anna, a young maid subjected to the cruelty of her employers, the work explores class tensions and the moral vacuum of a declining social class. With elegant and precise prose, admired by authors such as Thomas Mann, the novel transcends its historical context to become a universal reflection on power, resistance, and dehumanization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the life of Anna, a hardworking and self-sacrificing young woman who enters the service of a bourgeois family in post-war Budapest. Subjected to the tyranny and indifference of her employers, Anna represents the silent struggle of the oppressed. The plot unfolds in a turbulent political and social climate, where the protagonist's resistance and her shocking final act are described with keen psychological and historical insight. The work is not only a personal drama but also a profound analysis of class struggle, presented not as a concession to social realism, but as a stark human reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClass struggle and social inequality in interwar Hungary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cruelty and moral vacuum of the bourgeoisie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe silent resistance and rebellion of the oppressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe psychological impact of oppression and dehumanization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and political context of Budapest after World War I.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic European literature, especially Eastern European narrative. It is also essential reading for those who appreciate social critique novels with profound psychological analysis of their characters. It is ideal for those seeking a masterpiece of prose, recognized for its precision and elegance, which tackles universal themes such as power, submission, and human dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and uncompromising vision of class struggle, removed from social realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced psychological portrait of the protagonist and her oppressors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the historical and social context of Budapest after World War I.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a masterpiece of Hungarian literature, admired by writers such as Thomas Mann and Sándor Márai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eElegant and precise prose that turns reading into an aesthetic and reflective experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kosztolanyi, Dezso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xordica Editorial, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Envistas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 513 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Anna the Sweet\" recovers a fundamental work of Hungarian literature, praised for its formal mastery and critical acuity. The novel is not only a testament to its time but remains relevant for its exploration of power dynamics and human resistance. For the modern reader, it offers a high-quality literary experience, with a narrative that combines psychological precision with refined prose. It is a valuable acquisition for those seeking to expand their knowledge of European classics and for those who appreciate stories that, through fiction, illuminate the complexities of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407294423387,"sku":"9788416461394","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841646139.jpg?v=1781851836","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416461394","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}