Bálványos-vár: Történeti regény

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Bálványos-vár: Történeti regény

by Mór Jókai

HU·~6 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total

BÁLVÁNYOS-VÁR

0:05

A FERGETYÜVÁR.

9:23

A VÁNDORLÓ NEMZET.

14:00

ESKÜDJÉL MEG A KUTYÁRA!

13:34

A KÖRÜLTÁJ.

27:12

A BÁBOLNA ISTENASSZONY.

23:02

BÁLVÁNYOSVÁR.

14:43

A POKOL TORNÁCZA.

13:47

A «SUSOGÓBAN».

10:33

A LEÁNYRABLÁS.

18:21

Description

In the twilight of the 10th‑century Hungarian kingdom, two monarchs sit uneasy on the same throne while the land trembles under the weight of harsh tax collectors and foreign intrigue. Amidst this turmoil, the Székely people cling to an ancient pact carved in stone: they owe no tribute and answer to no ruler but the duty to guard Transylvania’s borders. The novel breathes life into this unique covenant, painting a vivid tapestry of medieval politics, rugged fortresses, and the ever‑present threat of marauding hordes.

Through the eyes of a young Székely warrior, readers experience the relentless training of every villager, the clang of swords in makeshift strongholds, and the mystic forests that seem to whisper old legends. He must balance his fierce loyalty to his community with the looming demands of kings and the relentless push of invading forces. The story unfolds with crisp battles and poignant moments of camaraderie, inviting listeners to walk the winding roads of a forgotten frontier and feel the pulse of a people who cherish freedom above all.

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Language

hu

Duration

~6 hours (378K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Release date

Sep 23, 2017

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mór Jókai

Mór Jókai

1825–1904

A giant of 19th-century Hungarian literature, he wrote sweeping novels and plays filled with adventure, romance, and national feeling. His life was just as dramatic: he took part in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution and later became a major public figure as well as a beloved storyteller.

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