Jocus and Momus

Mór JókaiProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 217K words
Chapters: 22

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.Jocus és Momus by Mór JókaiAuthor: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904,Language: Hungarian, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Dec 30, 2010

Editor's review

Mór Jókai was one of the most important popular novelists in nineteenth-century Hungary. This book unfolds in his signature humorous tone; the title's Jocus and Momus refer respectively to the gods of jest and mockery, suggesting the work has a dual character of satire and entertainment. Its length and structure make it suitable as introductory material for understanding Hungarian prose style, and also for readers studying the diversity of Jókai's writing. The public-domain electronic edition provided by Project Gutenberg is freely accessible, but it is in plain text form; reading it alongside knowledge of Hungarian history and culture is recommended to fully appreciate its linguistic wit and period context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate and advanced learners of Hungarian who wish to engage with original prose
Scholars studying nineteenth-century Hungarian literature and Jókai's work
Readers interested in Central European satirical literature and humorous sketches
Practitioners engaged in Hungarian translation who need corpus reference

Not a good fit for

Readers with no knowledge of Hungarian who seek only a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer serious literature or long epic narratives
Readers with no understanding of nineteenth-century Hungarian social context

Reading tips

Begin by browsing an overview of Jókai's life and work to understand his humorous and satirical style before reading the main text.
Read it alongside other representative works by Jókai to observe changes in his style.
Look up annotations or background information whenever encountering cultural allusions, to avoid misreading the targets of satire.

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What language is this book written in?

The original text of Jocus és Momus is in Hungarian, written by Mór Jókai (1825–1904). The Project Gutenberg edition preserves the original language and is suitable for readers who can read Hungarian or who wish to study the original text in comparison.

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This edition is published by Project Gutenberg as a free eBook, easy to download and search. It is based on public-domain text and is suitable for personal reading and research, but it typically does not include modern translation notes or scholarly introductions.

What background should one know before reading this book?

The author, Jókai, was an important nineteenth-century Hungarian novelist whose works often carry romantic and satirical qualities. Readers who first understand the basic contours of Hungarian literature and the nineteenth-century social background will find it easier to enter the text, but information is limited, and one should not presuppose specific plot details.

Is this book suitable for literary research?

It can serve as introductory material for engaging with Jókai's work and the original Hungarian text, especially for language learning and edition comparison. However, because the electronic edition lacks detailed annotations, in-depth academic research requires supplementary annotated editions and secondary literature.

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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.