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Mór Jókai, born Móric Jókay de Ásva on February 18, 1825, in Komárom, Hungary, was a prolific Hungarian novelist, journalist, and dramatist, often hailed as one of Hungary”s greatest and most popular storytellers. Jókai”s whimsical narratives often interwove Hungarian history with romantic fantasy, which was an innovative blend of reality and fiction that attracted a broad readership during the 19th century. A lawyer by training, Jókai became enraptured by the world of words and literature, championing the cause of Hungarian nationalism through his writings during a period brimming with political upheaval. His extensive oeuvre includes more than 100 novels, and his mastery of the Hungarian language greatly contributed to its literary development. One of Jókai”s more notable works, “Midst the Wild Carpathians” is an adventure novel that epitomizes his characteristic infusion of historical lore with melodrama and exotic landscapes. His novels, replete with vivid characterization and buoyant optimism, played a significant role in solidifying Jókai”s repute as a centerpiece of Hungarian Romantic literature. Jókai passed away on May 5, 1904, but left behind a legacy that continues to influence Hungarian literature and national identity. His literary style, combining elements of Romanticism, Realism, and elements of the fantastical, remains an enduring subject of academic interest and literary esteem.




42 Ebooks by R. Nisbet Bain

R. Nisbet Bain: Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Introduction …
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R. Nisbet Bain: Scandinavia
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R. Nisbet Bain: Russian Fairy Tales, From the Skazki of Polevoi
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R. Nisbet Bain: Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire
THE present work has no pretention to be anything like an exhaustive biography of Charles XII.–a perfectly adequate treatment of so large and complex a subject would demand many volumes. But it does …
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R. Nisbet Bain: Russian Fairy Tales
The existence of the Russian Skazki or Marchen was first made generally known to the British Public some twenty years ago by Mr. W. R. S. Ralston in his Russian Folk Tales. That excellent and most …
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R. Nisbet Bain: Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire
Charles XII and the Collapse of the Swedish Empire is a fascinating history of the famous Swedish monarch and the Great Northern War. A table of contents is included. …
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Mór Jókai: Tales From Jókai
‘Tales From Jókai’ by Mór Jókai, skillfully translated by R. Nisbet Bain, brings together a collection of captivating stories from the pen of a celebrated Hungarian author. Jókai’s masterful …
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Mór Jókai: The Day of Wrath
‘The Day of Wrath’ by Mór Jókai, skillfully translated by R. Nisbet Bain, is an epic tale of courage and resilience set against the tumultuous backdrop of Hungary’s quest for independence. Jókai’s …
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Maksim Gorky: Tales from Gorky
‘Tales from Gorky’ by Maksim Gorky is a collection of tales from the beloved Russian political author. He was nominated five times for the Nobel Prize in Literature and this collection helped bring …
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Mór Jókai: ‘Midst the Wild Carpathians
Midst the Wild Carpathians by Mor Jokai is a novel about the complex political situation of seventeenth-century Transylvania, where Ottoman Turks retained some influence despite the country’s nominal …
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Mór Jókai: The Lion of Janina; Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries
‘The Lion of Janina; Or, The Last Days of the Janissaries’ by Mór Jókai (translated by R. Nisbet Bain). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every …
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Mór Jókai: Eyes Like the Sea
Mór Jókai’s classic Hungarian novel Eyes Like the Sea was awarded the greatest Magyar novel of 1890 by the Hungarian Academy. It is highly regarded among the author’s 150 works of fiction. The …
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Mór Jókai: A Hungarian Nabob
‘A Hungarian Nabob’ is a novel set in 19th-century Hungary during a period of heavy rainfall and flooding. The novel follows the story of Mr. Peter Bús, an innkeeper and farmer. As he grumbles about …
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Mór Jókai: The Slaves of the Padishah
‘The Slaves of the Padishah’ by Mór Jókai, translated by R. Nisbet Bain, offers readers a captivating glimpse into the world of the Ottoman Empire. Jókai’s enthralling storytelling paints a vivid …
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Mór Jókai: Pretty Michal
A beautiful classic romance story by Móric Jókay de sva. He is sometimes known as Mór Jókai or Maurus Jokai outside Hungary, was a Hungarian aristocrat, author, dramatist, and revolutionary. Jókai, a …
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Mór Jókai: The Poor Plutocrats
‘The Poor Plutocrats’ also often referred to as ‘The Poor Rich’ is an adventure-mystery novel by Mór Jókai. The story centers on a conflict between a number of families and a group of bandits led by …
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Mór Jókai: Halil the Pedlar: A Tale of Old Stambul
‘Halil the Pedlar: A Tale of Old Stambul’ is a historical novel by Mór Jókai that tells the story of a real-life rebellion in Istanbul against Sultan Ahmed III. The rebellion was led by Patrona …
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Jonas Lie: Weird Tales from Northern Seas
Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction. Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, ‘Den Fremsynte, ‘ he has been a prime favourite with th …
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Anonymous: Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales
Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales is a classic collection of tales from Eastern Europe. Das E-Book Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales wird angeboten von Charles River Editors und wurde m …
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J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History
The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with …
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J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History
The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with …
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J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History
The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with …
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J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History
The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with …
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€0.99
J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History
The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with …
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€0.99
Icarsus & J.b. Bury: The Cambridge Modern History
The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with …
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Mór Jókai: ‘Midst the Wild Carpathians
Midst the Wild Carpathians by Mor Jokai is a novel about the complex political situation of seventeenth-century Transylvania, where Ottoman Turks retained some influence despite the country’s nominal …
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Mór Jókai: The Poor Plutocrats
‘The Poor Plutocrats’ also often referred to as ‘The Poor Rich’ is an adventure-mystery novel by Mór Jókai. The story centers on a conflict between a number of families and a group of bandits led by …
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€1.99
J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History
Dive into the history of modern Europe with ‘The Cambridge Modern History Collection, ‘ which brings together all five original volumes in one ebook. This ebook offers a global perspective on key …
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J.b. Bury & Mandell Creighton: The Cambridge Modern History Collection: A Comprehensive Journey through Renaissance to the Age of Louis XIV
‘The Cambridge Modern History Collection’ is a remarkable Amazon ebook that brings together all five original volumes, offering a captivating exploration of significant historical periods. Dive into …
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Mor Jokai: Debts of Honor
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Green Book, or, Freedom Under the Snow
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Black Diamonds
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Yellow Rose
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Strange Story of Rab Raby
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Poor Plutocrats
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Golden Age in Transylvania
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Midst the Wild Carpathians
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Eyes Like the Sea
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Timar’s Two Worlds
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Lion of Janina
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the …
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Mor Jokai: Halil the Pedlar
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia. Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until …
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€9.35
Mor Jokai: Tales from Jokai
Moric Jokay de Asva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komarom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia. Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until …
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