The Green Book; Or, Freedom Under the Snow: A Novel

"The Green Book; Or, Freedom Under the Snow: A Novel" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, uncovering themes of struggle for freedom and identity in a richly detailed landscape. The story begins with vivid depictions of a snowy forest, a mysterious horseman, and the tension surrounding the cursed fate of individuals amidst war and political intrigue. At the start of the novel, a blizzard transforms the forest into a surreal landscape as a troop of Don Cossacks rides through, one of whom is marked by signs of violence, hinting at a dark backstory. Following him closely is another horseman who gathers drops of blood that turn into roses in the snow, symbolizing a painful yet beautiful existence. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' journeys and the intertwining of their fates as they struggle against the forces that oppress them. The subsequent chapters introduce an array of characters navigating personal and political dilemmas, foreshadowing a complex and layered narrative that invites intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Móricz Jókay of Ásva, known as Mór Jókai, was a Hungarian novelist, dramatist and revolutionary. Outside of Hungary, he was also known as Maurice Jókai or Maurus Jokai or Mauritius Jókai. He was a leader of the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in Pest. His romantic novels became widely popular among the elite of Victorian England, where he was often compared to Charles Dickens by the press. One of his most famous admirers was Queen Victoria herself.