'Midst the Wild Carpathians

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904

Contributor:

Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet), 1854-1909.

Standardized Title:

Erdély aranykora. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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-century Transylvania, a land of wild beauty and intrigue, where a diverse cast of characters, including proud nobility, Turkish officials, and local villagers, navigate the complexities of their tumultuous world. The themes of heroism, loyalty, and the clash of civilizations take center stage through engaging plots involving the ascent of a humble country squire to power and the dark conspiracies surrounding the noble families. The opening of the novel introduces a hunting party in the dense forests of the Carpathians, led by a strong and charismatic lord. This scene not only paints a vivid portrayal of the rich environment but also establishes the personalities of the characters, including the bold and brave Amazon, Helen Zrinyi, and the gallant youths accompanying them. As the hunt unfolds, a moment of excitement turns tragic with the lord accidentally wounded by a wild boar, setting off a chain of dramatic events that will shape the story. The character dynamics and foreshadowing of conflict with Turkish forces hint at the complexity and rich historical context that will develop throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2011-09-07