Az arany ember

Mór JókaiProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

4.2

Word count: 483K words
Chapters: 49

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Az arany ember (Part 1) by Mór Jókai. Author: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904. Language: Hungarian. Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures. Release Date: Feb 17, 2018

Editor's review

The Golden Man (Az arany ember) is a novel by the Hungarian writer Mór Jókai; this entry is the first part of the Hungarian-language electronic edition released by Project Gutenberg. Jókai is known for his Romantic style, and this work revolves around wealth, marriage, and hidden identity; the plot advances through coincidence and dramatic turns, interspersed with detailed descriptions of the scenery and everyday life along the Danube. Its value for readers lies in experiencing the rhythm and moral concerns of nineteenth-century Hungarian narrative prose: characters often waver between goodness and calculation, and the ending has an allegorical quality. As a part-volume electronic edition, it is suited to continuous reading by parts rather than skipping; readers unfamiliar with Hungarian will need a translation or a bilingual edition. Overall, it is a work that conveys the narrative appeal of Eastern European Romantic fiction and a feasible entry point for understanding Jókai's style.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate to advanced readers learning Hungarian or studying Hungarian literature
Readers who enjoy nineteenth-century Romantic fiction and dramatic plots
Those interested in descriptions of the Danube region's scenery and everyday life

Not a good fit for

General readers who can read only Chinese and need an existing translation
Readers who prefer short stories or fast-paced contemporary narratives
Those who want to read the complete story in one sitting and dislike part-volume editions

Reading tips

First confirm that you have Part 1, and proceed in chapter order; do not start in the middle, or you may lose track of the characters' relationships.
If you are unfamiliar with Hungarian, keep a reliable translation at hand for comparison, focusing on key plot passages.
Note characters' identities and financial clues as you read; most of the novel's twists involve these two kinds of information.
Pause after each part and review the suspense left at its end before moving on to the next.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this the complete novel or only part of it?

The entry shows the Hungarian-language electronic edition of Part 1 (1. rész) of The Golden Man, released by Project Gutenberg. It is not the whole book; before reading, confirm whether later parts are available so you do not stop where the plot is unfinished.

Can I read it without knowing Hungarian?

The original is in Hungarian, and readers who do not know the language will need a translation or a bilingual edition to read smoothly. If you only want to follow the story, choose a reliable Chinese or English translation; if you are using it for language study, proceed paragraph by paragraph against the original.

What kind of writer is Mór Jókai?

Mór Jókai is a major nineteenth-century Hungarian novelist known for Romantic narrative; his plots often rely on coincidence and strong twists, and he pays attention to scenery and everyday detail. This work demonstrates his storytelling manner, but it should not be read as a realistic social record.

Do I need to know Hungarian history to read it?

You can follow the main plot without knowing the history, but nineteenth-century Hungarian social structures and commercial life along the Danube affect understanding of the characters' motives. When you reach passages involving identity, property, and marriage arrangements, it is advisable to look up some background.

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About the author

Mór Jókai Author · Hungarian · 1825–1904

Mór Jókai (1825–1904) was the most important Hungarian novelist, playwright and revolutionary of the 19th century, and a major representative of Romantic literature. Born in Komárom, he took part in the 1848 Pest uprising and drafted the Twelve Points, and was later elected to parliament. His representative works include A Hungarian Nabob, The Baron's Sons, Black Diamonds and The Golden Man. Jókai's writing depicts Hungarian history and social change on a grand scale, with dramatic plots, vivid characters, romantic colour and national feeling; he is often compared with Dickens and Scott. His output was enormous: 106 of his works are held in this collection, and a hundred-volume collected edition appeared in 1894, evidence of his productivity and influence.