Jókai, Mór 1825-1904 creator Felbermann, Louis 1861-1927 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "In Love With the Czarina, and Other Stories" by Mór Jókai is a collection of historical short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of love, ambition, and intrigue within the turbulent backdrop of Russian history, featuring complex characters such as Cossack hetman Jemeljan and the infamous Czarina Catherine II. The opening of the first story sets the stage during the reign of Czar Peter III, highlighting a secret society called "The Nameless," where individuals from various societal ranks gather to escape their constraints and revel in equality. Among these characters is a young Cossack hetman enamored with a beautiful woman he learns is the Czarina, igniting a passion that leads him to declare his intent to make her his wife, regardless of the circumstances. As the plot unfolds, the themes of forbidden love and the social dynamics of 18th-century Russia emerge vividly, suggesting that the tales within this collection will intertwine personal desires with the broader historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Introduction -- In love with the Czarina -- Tamerlan the Tartar -- Valdivia -- Bizeban -- The moonlight somnambulist. Release date is 2010-12-05 Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34574 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34574 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133805.0 34574