St. Peter's Umbrella is a novel written by Hungarian author Kalman Mikszath and was first published in 1900. The story takes place in a small town in Hungary during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Peter Pataki. Peter is a talented painter who is struggling to make a living and support his family. He is also deeply in love with a girl named Mariska, but her father disapproves of their relationship. One day, Peter is given a magical umbrella by a mysterious old man who claims to be St. Peter himself. This umbrella has the power to grant wishes, but there is a catch - every wish comes with a consequence. As Peter begins to use the umbrella to improve his life, he quickly realizes that his actions have unintended consequences that affect not only himself but those around him as well.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and morality, as Peter grapples with the consequences of his actions and learns the true meaning of happiness and fulfillment. Mikszath's writing is known for its humor and wit, and St. Peter's Umbrella is no exception, with its colorful characters and satirical commentary on Hungarian society at the time.Overall, St. Peter's Umbrella is a charming and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the power of our desires.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.