Erdélyi képek

Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904

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Release date is 2017-09-20

Petki Farkas leányai -- Háromszéki leányok -- A két szász -- A nagyenyedi két fűzfa -- Koronát szerelemért -- A Hargita -- A kalmár és családja.

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"Erdélyi képek" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in historical Transylvania, following the life of Petki Farkas, a wealthy and benevolent landowner, and his two daughters, Ilonka and Erzsike. The narrative explores themes of love, family dynamics, and societal norms, as both daughters navigate their own desires against the backdrop of their father's expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Petki Farkas, a generous and highly regarded nobleman living in 17th-century Transylvania. He is proud of his lineage and the well-being of his household, which includes an abundance of servants and a hospitable nature. The opening vividly describes his character, his beautiful daughters, and foreshadows the events related to Andrásnap, when local customs suggest that young women might dream of their future husbands. As the narrative progresses, the dynamics between the sisters and their potential suitors begin to take shape, ultimately revealing the heart of the story, which intertwines their fates in unexpected ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Short stories, Hungarian Hungarian fiction -- 19th century

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