Timar's Two Worlds by Mór Jókai
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About this eBook
| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
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| Translator | Kennard, Hegan, Mrs. |
| Title | Timar's Two Worlds |
| Alternate Title | The Man with the Golden Touch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Translation of: Az arany ember |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Timar's Two Worlds" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of adventure, love, and identity. The story follows Michael Timar, the captain of a cargo ship named "St. Barbara," as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Danube River, encountering danger and intrigue along the way. Central to the narrative is Timea, a young girl whose journey intertwines with Timar's, as they both seek safety and understanding in a world fraught with peril. The opening of "Timar's Two Worlds" sets the stage for this adventurous tale by vividly describing the formidable Iron Gate, a historically rich and perilous passage on the Danube. Readers are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, including Timar, his crew, and the mysterious passengers on his ship, particularly Timea, whose presence seems to bring both charm and misfortune. As the "St. Barbara" faces natural dangers, the tension and dynamic between the characters begin to unfold, hinting at deeper connections and the challenges they will face together. The descriptions of the river and its legends serve as a backdrop for the characters’ growth and the intertwining of their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31409 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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