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100 1 _aJókai, Mór,
_d1825-1904
245 1 2 _aA Hungarian Nabob
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-03
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"A Hungarian Nabob" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Hungary and revolves around the character of John Kárpáthy, an extravagant magnate, and his interactions with his nephew Abellino Kárpáthy, a dandy from Paris who is seeking inheritance. The novel explores themes of wealth, social dynamics, and the eccentricities that shape the lives of its characters. The opening of "A Hungarian Nabob" immerses readers in the rainy and muddy atmosphere of Hungary, where innkeeper Peter Bús reflects on the dire circumstances surrounding his establishment, aptly named the "Break-'em-tear-'em" inn. As guests arrive amidst the foul weather, a comedic exchange unfolds between Peter and the gentry, particularly involving the ludicrous demands of his lordship, the Nabob. This light-hearted start introduces a variety of eccentric personalities, setting the tone for a rich tapestry of humor and drama as the story progresses into the intricate relations of wealth and kinship in Hungary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHungarian fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aAristocracy (Social class) -- Hungary -- Fiction
700 1 _aBain, R. Nisbet
_q(Robert Nisbet),
_d1854-1909
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20978
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