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Uniform Title: Fekete gyémántok. English
Title: Black Diamonds: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Black Diamonds: A Novel" by Mór Jókai is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a coal-mining community, primarily following the life of Ivan Behrend, the owner of the Bondavara coal-mine, as he grapples with personal ambitions, isolation, and emerging feelings for a young worker named Evila. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the harsh reality of life in a coal-mining town. The opening of the novel introduces us to a dark, underground cavern where Ivan Behrend searches for hidden treasures amidst the coal. His solitary explorations reflect his intense dedication to uncovering secrets of the earth while hinting at the psychological isolation he endures. As the narrative shifts to the coal mine, we meet Evila, a young worker with a difficult life, and we witness the stark contrast between Ivan’s world and hers. The chapter intensifies as it portrays the brutal reality of love and relationships in this grim environment, especially through Evila’s turbulent connection with her violent betrothed, Peter. The rich and evocative descriptions set the tone for a story that intertwines personal struggles and broader societal critiques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904
Translator: Gerard, Frances A.
EBook No.: 32668
Published: Jun 3, 2010
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Fekete gyémántok. English
Title: Black Diamonds: A Novel
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Black Diamonds: A Novel" by Mór Jókai is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a coal-mining community, primarily following the life of Ivan Behrend, the owner of the Bondavara coal-mine, as he grapples with personal ambitions, isolation, and emerging feelings for a young worker named Evila. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the harsh reality of life in a coal-mining town. The opening of the novel introduces us to a dark, underground cavern where Ivan Behrend searches for hidden treasures amidst the coal. His solitary explorations reflect his intense dedication to uncovering secrets of the earth while hinting at the psychological isolation he endures. As the narrative shifts to the coal mine, we meet Evila, a young worker with a difficult life, and we witness the stark contrast between Ivan’s world and hers. The chapter intensifies as it portrays the brutal reality of love and relationships in this grim environment, especially through Evila’s turbulent connection with her violent betrothed, Peter. The rich and evocative descriptions set the tone for a story that intertwines personal struggles and broader societal critiques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904
Translator: Gerard, Frances A.
EBook No.: 32668
Published: Jun 3, 2010
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.