| Author |
Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
| Translator |
Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet), 1854-1909 |
| LoC No. |
13009369
|
| Title |
Tales From Jókai
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| 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.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
|
| 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
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37286 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
223 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
