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Mór Jókai

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.

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Timar's Two Worlds

Translation of: Az arany ember

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A Hungarian Nabob

"A Hungarian Nabob" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Hungary and revolves around the character of John Ká...

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The Slaves of the Padishah

"The Slaves of the Padishah" by Mór Jókai is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The novel intricately explores the lives and dynami...

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Told by the death's head : $b a romantic tale

"Told by the Death's Head: A Romantic Tale" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of adventure and romance, c...

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The Baron's Sons: A Romance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848

"The Baron's Sons: A Romance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book center...

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The Tower of Dago

"The Tower of Dago" by Mór Jókai is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around a mysterious and ominous structure know...

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The Lion of Janina; Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel

"The Lion of Janina; Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries: A Turkish Novel" by Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story...

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Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1

"Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War" by Mór Jókai is a collection of literary sketches written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects on various ...

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Pretty Michal

"Pretty Michal" by Mór Jókai is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the upbringing of Michal, the beau...

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Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania

"Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of love, war, and political ...

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Dr. Dumany's Wife

Translation of: Nincsen ördög

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The Poor Plutocrats

Translation of: Szegény Gazdagok

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Halil the Pedlar: A Tale of Old Stambul

"Halil the Pedlar: A Tale of Old Stambul" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book weaves a captivating narrative...

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The nameless castle

"The Nameless Castle" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue, with a bl...

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'Midst the Wild Carpathians

"Midst the Wild Carpathians" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of 17th-c...

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Tales From Jókai

"Tales From Jókai" by Mór Jókai is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases the renowned Hungarian aut...

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The Strange Story of Rab Ráby

"The Strange Story of Rab Ráby" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Mathias Ráby, a youn...

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The Yellow Rose

"The Yellow Rose" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the vast Hungarian plains, focusing on the intert...

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In Love With the Czarina, and Other Stories

"In Love With the Czarina, and Other Stories" by Mór Jókai is a collection of historical short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories e...

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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 agains...

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