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The Fools of Love

Rating 3.8
Word count
651K words
Chapters
66

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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.Rakkauden narrit by Mór JókaiAuthor: Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Sep 30, 2014

Editor's review

Rakkauden narrit is a work by the Hungarian author Mór Jókai, presented in Finnish and released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook. Jókai was a representative figure of nineteenth-century Hungarian Romantic literature, skilled at depicting social customs and human emotions with a humorous, satirical tone; the title translates roughly as "love's jests," suggesting from the title that it unfolds around emotional entanglements and the ways of the world. For readers learning Finnish or studying Finnish literary corpora, this is a directly accessible original text; for comparative literature researchers, it can also be used to observe how a Hungarian author's works spread in the Finnish-speaking world. Note that this is a Finnish public-domain text, and Chinese readers without relevant language foundations face a high threshold for reading it.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Learners with Finnish reading ability who want to accumulate original texts
  • Linguists studying Finnish literature and translation corpora
  • Comparative literature researchers interested in the spread of Hungarian literature in the Nordic countries
  • Multilingual readers who enjoy nineteenth-century Romantic fiction of manners

Not a good fit for

  • Chinese readers who do not know Finnish and have no translation to assist them
  • Beginners who expect a Chinese introduction and annotations
  • Readers who prefer contemporary subjects and fast-paced narrative
  • Readers who need a systematic study of Jókai's major works but find only this book

Reading tips

  1. Finnish learners can first read through one chapter, organize high-frequency vocabulary and sentence patterns, then go back for close reading.
  2. Researchers should also consult translations of other works by Jókai to confirm this book's place in his oeuvre.
  3. Read with a Finnish dictionary and grammar reference alongside to reduce the difficulty of long sentences.
  4. If Chinese readers are interested, they are advised first to look for Chinese translations of Jókai's works to build an overall impression.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?
According to available information, this book is a Finnish public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg, and no Chinese translation information is mentioned. Chinese readers who wish to read it may first look into Chinese translations of other works by Jókai, or read it with Finnish reference tools alongside.
Who is the author Jókai?
Mór Jókai (1825–1904) was a nineteenth-century Hungarian novelist known for his Romantic style and depictions of social customs. This book is the Finnish version of his work; the specific content and date of composition need to be confirmed against the original text, and the information provides no detailed plot.
Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?
The reading difficulty is considerable. The main text is in Finnish, and public-domain eBooks usually contain no annotations or introduction. Readers who do not know Finnish may first use translation tools to grasp the general meaning, or turn to translations of the author's works in other languages for a smoother reading experience.

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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.

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