Megtörtént regék: Beszélyek

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Megtörtént regék: Beszélyek" by Mór Jókai is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The book explores intriguing tales that delve into human relationships, societal issues, and moral dilemmas, often featuring strong-willed and complex characters. Among them is Lady Matilda, who personifies beauty and cunning but is ultimately embroiled in a web of deceit and treachery. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the context of the story through a dialogue between Nyáry Pál and another character. As Nyáry shares captivating stories from his past during a dull session of the assembly, the first tale unfolds, centering around Matilda, a beautiful and wealthy baroness. Her glamorous lifestyle masks a darker reality of debt and manipulation, as she navigates her entanglements with her estranged husband and his inheritance. The narrative hints at Matilda's duplicitous nature and foreshadows the unfolding drama that revolves around her quest for wealth and status, while also establishing the themes of betrayal and the intricate workings of law and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-04-23