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05-11-2004, 11:37 AM
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Manshoon
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Well I remember professor mentioning Petofi at history class in connection with 1848 revolution.
I actually read two of Gardonyi's books (slovene translations ofcourse), the book you mentioned and another about young boy (I think his name was Jancsi) becoming a involuntary monk. The story takes place in 16th century about 30 years after the battle at Mohacs (sp?) where Hungarians were defeated by Turks. |
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05-11-2004, 11:41 AM
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Takhisis Follower
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Wicked, didnt know Slovenian translations existed! [img]smile.gif[/img] I love novels set in that Turkish occupation of Hungary period. And Mohács is the correct spelling but I'll let you off the accent on the a
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05-11-2004, 12:27 PM
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Elite Waterdeep Guard
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What about that very rich guy? George Soros? wasnt he one of the richest stock traders in the world at some time?
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05-11-2004, 04:45 PM
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Jack Burton
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He is still alive I think and IIRC he live in the US.
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05-12-2004, 03:05 PM
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Jack Burton
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Thanks all of you for your help. I had the presentation today and it actually went quite well. (which is rare for me)
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