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Join us as we delve into the gripping tale of Feodor von Ungern, a man betrayed by his own brother Zeno. Taking refuge in a foreboding tower on the island of Dago, Feodor, along with his son and a select group of loyal followers, becomes a feared figure on the high seas. But when fate brings his brother back into his grasp, the stage is set for a dramatic confrontation. - Summary by Carolin

Step into the world of Móric Jókai de Ásva, more commonly known as Mór Jókai or Maurus Jokai, a celebrated Hungarian dramatist and novelist. Renowned for his prolific storytelling, Jókai penned hundreds of novels, novellas, and short stories throughout his lifetime. This captivating selection features nine tales that explore the struggles of Eastern Europe, particularly Hungary, where Jókai played a significant role during the 1848 uprising. Delve into rich narratives steeped in ancient superstitions and folklore, including the intriguing novella The City of the Beast, which presents ...

He was a painter, poet, and novelist whose life was marked by the tumult of the Hungarian revolution—a time when his passion for freedom often placed him in danger. She was his first love, the girl with eyes like the sea—noble, kind, and loving at heart. How different her life could have been had she married a truly good man, as is the case with most. Yet, fate had her consistently drawing the unlucky tenth from the urn of destiny, leading her to reject his true love for a charming dandy. While he ventured into politics, she followed her whimsical heart. Nevertheless, throughout her life, ...

In einem alten Schloss möchte der Held der Erzählung ein neues Leben beginnen. Als er das gräfliche Anwesen übernimmt, stimmt er der Bedingung des Vorbesitzers, alle Angestellten zu übernehmen, bedenkenlos zu. Doch schon kurz nachdem er sein neues Zuhause bezogen hat, kommen dem Mann Zweifel. Warum benehmen sich die Schlossbewohner alle so sonderbar? Leiden sie etwa an einer Geisteskrankheit? Mit einem mulmigen Gefühl im Bauch, beschließt er, das Schloss wieder zu verlassen - wäre da nicht dieser rätselhafte Gesang, der ihn in seinen Bann zieht.

Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia. In 1848 he married the actress, Róza Laborfalvi. That same year Europe was awash with revolutions and Jókai, a moderate Liberal, enthusiastically supported the nationalist cause and its decision to depose the Habsburg dynasty. The attempt failed. He was now classified as a political suspect and threw himself into his literary career, writing dozens of novels, many of them masterpieces, stories, essays and the like. In total he wrote several hundred volumes.

Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia. Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the age of 10 and then sent away to complete his studies at the Calvinist college at Pápa. He found a career in law to be dull and, encouraged by the positive reaction to his first play, he moved to Pest in 1845. There he published, first in a newspaper, and then as a novel ‘Hétköznapok’ (‘Working Days’). It was acclaimed as a masterpiece.

Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia. Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the age of 10 and then sent away to complete his studies at the Calvinist college at Pápa. At 12 his father died, and he was pushed to honour him by replicating his career as a lawyer. He studied hard and completed the curriculum at Kecskemét and Pest. He won his first case as a newly graduated lawyer.

Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia. Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the age of 10 and then sent away to complete his studies at the Calvinist college at Pápa. In 1848 he married the actress, Róza Laborfalvi. That same year Europe was awash with revolutions and Jókai, a moderate Liberal, enthusiastically supported the nationalist cause and its decision to depose the Habsburg dynasty. The attempt failed. Mór Jókai died in Budapest on the 5th May 1904. He was 79.