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  • The Baron's Sons

    Enriched edition. A Romance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848

    by Mór Jókai, Adrian Weaver ...
    Translated by Percy Favor Bicknell ...
    In "The Baron's Sons," Mór Jókai weaves a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of 19th-century Hungary, where themes of aristocracy, personal ambition, and societal obligation intertwine. The novel is notable for its rich character development and intricate plotting, revealing the tension between familial loyalty and the pursuit of individual dreams. Jókai's mastery of vivid descriptions ... Read more

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  • The Nameless Castle

    by Mór Jókai ...
    "The Nameless Castle" is a historical romance set in the 17th century during the reign of Prince Rákóczi György II. The story unfolds in the Transylvanian region and involves elements of mystery, adventure, and love. The central theme of the novel revolves around a mysterious castle with a dark history, and the narrative follows the characters as they explore the secrets and intrigues surrounding ... Read more

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  • Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War

    by Mór Jókai ...
    In this collection, Jókai offers a series of sketches that capture various aspects of life in Hungary during times of both peace and war. Through his keen observations and rich descriptions, he paints a colorful portrait of Hungarian culture, traditions, and the everyday experiences of its people.The sketches span a wide range of topics, from the bustling streets of Budapest to the serene ... Read more

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  • The Girl in Her Twenties & Other Stories: Jókai

    by Mór Jókai ...
    Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the age of 10 and then sent away to complete his studies at the Calvinist college at Pápa.At 12 his father died, and he was pushed to honour him by replicating his career as a lawyer. He studied hard and ... Read more

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  • Timar's Two Worlds

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Contrasting Worlds: Romance, Adventure, and Social Commentary in 19th Century Hungary

    by Mór Jókai, Adrian Weaver ...
    Translated by Mrs. Hegan Kennard ...
    In "Timar's Two Worlds," Mór Jókai unfolds a richly woven narrative that explores dualities of life, particularly through the contrasting realms of wealth and poverty, freedom and captivity. The novel exemplifies Jókai's mastery of picturesque prose, blending romanticism with realism. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century Austro-Hungarian Empire, it examines societal norms and personal ... Read more

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  • Timar?s Two Worlds

    by Mor Jokai ...
    Móric Jókay de Ásva , known as Mór Jókai; (18 February 1825 – 5 May 1904), was a Hungarian dramatist, novelist and revolutionary. He was active participant and a leading personality in the outbreak of Hungarian Liberal Revolution of 1848 in Pest. Jókai's romantic novels became very popular among the elite of Victorian era England, he was often compared to Dickens in the 19th century British press ... Read more

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  • Debts of Honor

    by Mór Jókai ...
    At that time I was but ten years old, my brother Lorand sixteen; our dear mother was still young, and father, I well remember, no more than thirty-six. Our grandmother, on my father's side, was also of our party, and at that time was some sixty years of age; she had lovely thick hair, of the pure whiteness of snow. In my childhood I had often thought how dearly the angels must love those who keep ... Read more

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  • 3 Stories with Love Letters

    by Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch, Kate Chopin, Mor Jokai ...
    There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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  • 3 Stories Mixing Death and Irony

    by Mor Jokai, Saki, Kalman Mitkszath ...
    There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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  • Eastern Europe - Six of the Best

    by Franz Kafka, Mor Jokai, Boleslaw Prus ...
    Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number.Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their ... Read more

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  • Pretty Michal

    by Mór Jókai ...
    Set in 17th-century Hungary, "Pretty Michal" tells the story of Michal, a beautiful and spirited young woman who becomes entangled in the political intrigues and romantic entanglements of her time. The novel is set against the backdrop of the struggle between the Habsburgs and the Ottomans for control of Hungary, a period marked by warfare, social upheaval, and cultural change.Michal's character ... Read more

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  • Dr. Dumany's Wife

    by Mór Jókai ...
    The story revolves around the character of Dr. Dumany, a talented and respected physician, and his wife, who is the central figure of the novel. Set in Hungary during the late 19th century, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations.As the plot unfolds, readers witness the challenges faced by Dr. Dumany's wife as she navigates the complexities of her marriage and ... Read more

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