Castle Crazy: And Maroshely (1851) Hardback - 2009

Castle Crazy: And Maroshely is a novel written by Adalbert Stifter and published in 1851. The book is set in Hungary and tells the story of two neighboring castles: Castle Crazy and Maroshely. The two castles are owned by two wealthy families who are bitter enemies. The book explores the history of the two families and their feud, as well as the lives of the people who live in the castles.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Castle Crazy and its inhabitants. The castle is owned by the Keglevich family, who are described as proud and haughty. The Keglevich family has a long-standing feud with the neighboring Maroshely family, who they believe are beneath them. The first part of the book explores the lives of the Keglevich family and their servants, as well as the history of the castle.The second part of the book focuses on Maroshely and its inhabitants. The castle is owned by the Szunyogh family, who are described as humble and hardworking. The Szunyogh family also has a long-standing feud with the Keglevich family, but they are determined to rise above their station and prove themselves. The second part of the book explores the lives of the Szunyogh family and their servants, as well as the history of the castle.Castle Crazy: And Maroshely is a complex and detailed novel that explores the themes of pride, prejudice, and social class. The book is a fascinating look at life in Hungary in the 19th century and is considered one of Adalbert Stifter's most important works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.