Görög tüz: Elbeszélések mindenféle igazhivo népek történetébol

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:

"Görög tüz: Elbeszélések mindenféle igazhívő népek történetéből" by Mór Jókai is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various narratives that revolve around the history and culture of different peoples, likely with a particular focus on the Caucasus and surrounding regions. The opening portion introduces a young officer, Riumin, who is assigned to a military expedition, and hints at themes of adventure, romance, and the complexities of cultural interactions. At the start of the story, Riumin receives orders during a military campaign to occupy a town and capture women from a market known for selling beauties. The narrative unfolds with detailed descriptions of the preparations for battle, the complex dynamics of Russian military objectives, and the motivations behind the quest for these women, hinting at deeper themes of exploitation and cultural curiosity. Riumin, an ambitious and poetic character, finds himself caught between his duties and his growing fascination with the peoples he encounters, setting the stage for conflicts that intertwine personal honor and the broader implications of war and conquest. (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: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-13