A Hungarian Nabob: A Romance (1898)
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ISBN10: 1436982928
ISBN13: 9781436982924
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436982924
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Hungarian Nabob: A Romance is a novel written by Maurus Jokai and published in 1898. The story takes place in Hungary during the 19th century and follows the life of a wealthy businessman named Andor Vajkay, who rises to become a powerful nabob (a term used to describe a wealthy, influential person) through his successful business ventures. However, despite his wealth and status, Vajkay is haunted by a tragic past and a deep sense of loneliness. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, power, and the pursuit of happiness, as Vajkay navigates through the complex social and political landscape of Hungary. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and intelligent woman named Etelka, who becomes his love interest and helps him confront his inner demons. Through Jokai's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, readers are transported to a bygone era and immersed in the world of Hungarian nobility and business. A Hungarian Nabob: A Romance is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters, intricate plot, and poignant themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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