The Decameron

Mór JókaiProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 543K words
Chapters: 55

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.Dekameron (1. rész) by Mór JókaiAuthor: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904,Language: Hungarian, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Jan 28, 2018

Editor's review

Dekameron is a work by the Hungarian writer Mór Jókai, published by Project Gutenberg as a Hungarian-language eBook in the category of Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures. The title may bring to mind Boccaccio's Decameron, but what is presented here is Jókai's own narrative bent. As a work by a major nineteenth-century Hungarian novelist, it carries the traditions of Romanticism and storytelling, and is marked as the first part. It will appeal to readers interested in Central and Eastern European literature and the original Hungarian text. As a public-domain electronic text, it usually lacks modern annotations or an introduction, so reading it requires some language proficiency and background knowledge. It is better suited as supplementary material for language learners or as a resource for comparative literature scholars examining Hungarian narrative literature, rather than as a popular work for light entertainment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with Hungarian reading ability who want to expand their reading of original texts
Comparative literature readers studying nineteenth-century Central and Eastern European literature
Those interested in Jókai's works and the Hungarian narrative tradition
Language learners seeking public-domain foreign-language texts for practice

Not a good fit for

General readers with no Hungarian who can read only Chinese
Readers expecting a modern translation with an introduction and detailed annotations
Those who prefer short, light reading and lack patience for long narratives

Reading tips

First learn about Jókai's era and the Hungarian literary background before entering the text.
Proceed chapter by chapter and take notes on characters to avoid confusing the many threads.
Language learners can first read a Chinese translation for comparison, then return to the original Hungarian.
After finishing, consult relevant literary history entries to supplement the work's position and reception.

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FAQ

Is this book in Hungarian or English?

According to the available information, the book is in Hungarian and is classified under Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures. Readers need Hungarian reading ability; Project Gutenberg provides the original-language electronic edition.

Is it related to Boccaccio's Decameron?

The available information gives only the title and author and does not state that the two are related by adaptation or imitation. The similar title may invite associations, but readers should base their reading on Jókai's own text and should not directly apply the framework of the Decameron to understand it.

Why is it marked as the first part?

The information shows that this book is the first part of Dekameron. Readers should note that it may not be the complete work; before reading, they may wish to confirm whether the subsequent parts are also available from Project Gutenberg so they can plan continuous reading.

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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.