Egy hirhedett kalandor a tizenhetedik századból by Mór Jókai
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"Egy hirhedett kalandor a tizenhetedik századból" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book features a protagonist named Hugó, a constabler during the siege of Coblenz in 1688, who is engaged in the art of warfare using innovative artillery techniques. The narrative not only explores military strategies but also delves into the personal adventures and moral dilemmas faced by its characters amid the backdrop of
war. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hugó, who leads a group of artillerymen in the defensive efforts against the French siege of Coblenz. From the start, we learn of his commanding presence and tactical ingenuity, as he experiments with lethal artillery known as the "tűzkorsó" (fire jug), effectively using captured enemy equipment against them. The danger of war is highlighted by unique inventions designed for destruction, and the interplay of humor and danger becomes evident as Hugó showcases both bravery and cunning. His interactions reveal a sense of camaraderie among soldiers and foreshadow the conflicts and intrigues that will ensue, weaving personal ambition and romantic pursuits into the larger narrative of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Egy hirhedett kalandor a tizenhetedik századból |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65788 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65788-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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