Pretty Michal by Mór Jókai
"Pretty Michal" by Mór Jókai is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the upbringing of Michal, the beautiful daughter of Rev. Master Fröhlich, who raises her in a strict and isolated environment, devoid of maternal influence. The story unfolds in a tumultuous time marked by political conflict in Hungary, introducing themes of love, fidelity, and the choices that shape one's destiny. The opening of the
tale establishes a vivid backdrop, detailing the scientific and domestic education Michal receives from her father. He employs unorthodox methods to bring her up, even giving her a masculine name to thwart potential dangers. As she matures, Michal becomes the subject of romantic interest, which leads to unexpected developments, including a love correspondence conducted through whimsical means like a dragon and a balloon. Meanwhile, her father's stringent rules and warnings about the dangers of men surround her, creating a rich tension as she navigates the complexities of love and loyalty, ultimately hinting at the trials she will face as events unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
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| Translator | Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet), 1854-1909 |
| Uniform Title | A Szép Mikhál. English |
| Title | Pretty Michal |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungary -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31886 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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