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Title: Bálványos-vár: Történeti regény

Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Albert László from page images generously made
available by the Google Books Library Project

Summary: "Bálványos-vár: Történeti regény" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative likely explores themes of freedom and cultural identity through the lens of the Székely people, focusing on their relationship with neighboring kun tribes during a time of political and social change in Hungary. It introduces readers to significant characters such as Mike Sára, a strong-willed Székely woman, and Kuthen, a kun leader, as they encounter challenges related to leadership, tradition, and the evolving social landscape. The opening of the novel sets a rich historical context, beginning with a description of the Székely nation’s long-standing autonomy and their unique customs, including their roles as fierce protectors of their territory. It vividly describes the imposing Fergetyűvár, a rotating fortress signaling messages through its windows, showing the military ingenuity of the Székelys. As the narrative unfolds, tensions arise with the arrival of kun tribes seeking passage through Székely lands. Mike Sára emerges as a pivotal character, negotiating a peace treaty with Kuthen while asserting her people's rights and identity. The complexities of their interactions hint at themes of camaraderie, strife, and the struggle for cultural preservation amidst external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904

EBook No.: 55607

Published: Sep 23, 2017

Downloads: 170

Language: Hungarian

Subject: Hungarian fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Bálványos-vár: Történeti regény

Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Albert László from page images generously made
available by the Google Books Library Project

Summary: "Bálványos-vár: Történeti regény" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative likely explores themes of freedom and cultural identity through the lens of the Székely people, focusing on their relationship with neighboring kun tribes during a time of political and social change in Hungary. It introduces readers to significant characters such as Mike Sára, a strong-willed Székely woman, and Kuthen, a kun leader, as they encounter challenges related to leadership, tradition, and the evolving social landscape. The opening of the novel sets a rich historical context, beginning with a description of the Székely nation’s long-standing autonomy and their unique customs, including their roles as fierce protectors of their territory. It vividly describes the imposing Fergetyűvár, a rotating fortress signaling messages through its windows, showing the military ingenuity of the Székelys. As the narrative unfolds, tensions arise with the arrival of kun tribes seeking passage through Székely lands. Mike Sára emerges as a pivotal character, negotiating a peace treaty with Kuthen while asserting her people's rights and identity. The complexities of their interactions hint at themes of camaraderie, strife, and the struggle for cultural preservation amidst external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904

EBook No.: 55607

Published: Sep 23, 2017

Downloads: 170

Language: Hungarian

Subject: Hungarian fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.