The nameless castle by Mór Jókai
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About this eBook
| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
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| Translator | Boggs, S. E. (Sara Elisabeth), 1843- |
| Title | The nameless castle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders. |
| Summary | "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 blend of adventure and social commentary centered on the mysterious characters inhabiting the titular castle and their connections to the broader context of Hungarian society. The narrative features numerous characters, including the enigmatic Count and a young girl named Amélie, as well as others who have woven themselves into this tapestry of life within the castle’s walls. The opening of the novel presents a dramatic scene set in Paris amidst a raging snowstorm, where two gentlemen find a lost child, Amélie, abandoned in a doorway. After rescuing her, they engage in a conversation that reveals their own secretive missions and the tension surrounding their circumstances. Meanwhile, the child’s mysterious origins and the backdrop of political intrigue emerge, hinting at deeper plot developments involving the count and a quest that intertwines their fates. This initial segment establishes the foundation for a narrative filled with suspense, rich character dynamics, and the exploration of personal motives against the societal upheaval of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungary -- History -- 1699-1848 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14048 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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