Tales From Jókai by Mór Jókai

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Author Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904
Translator Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet), 1854-1909
LoC No. 13009369
Title Tales From Jókai
Contents Preface -- Biography of Jókai -- The celestial slingers -- The compulsory diversion -- The sheriff of Caschau -- The justice of Soliman -- Love and the little dog -- The red starosta -- The city of the beast -- The hostile skulls -- The bad old times.
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Summary "Tales From Jókai" by Mór Jókai is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases the renowned Hungarian author’s diverse storytelling skills, featuring tales that range from historical narratives to lighter comic sketches and gripping ghost stories. The collection aims to introduce English readers to the rich tapestry of Jókai's work and highlights his genius in capturing the essence of Hungarian culture and folklore. The opening of the collection sets the stage with "The Celestial Slingers," a tale about the city of Debreczen’s struggles against the threatening Kuczuk Pasha. In a narrative filled with humor and elements of the fantastical, Governor Stephen Dobozy defies the Pasha’s threats, leading to a standoff where the townsfolk prepare to defend their home at any cost. As the story unfolds, a series of whimsically supernatural events comes to the fore, including the mystical appearance of a heavenly figure and a sudden tempest that intervenes in the conflict, highlighting the themes of resilience and divine protection. The tale intertwines local folklore with history, establishing a sense of place and cultural identity that is characteristic of Jókai’s storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories
Subject Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 -- Translations into English
Subject Hungary -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 37286
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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