
PREFACE
BIOGRAPHY OF JÓKAI
TALES FROM JÓKAI - I THE CELESTIAL SLINGERS
II THE COMPULSORY DIVERSION—AN OLD BARON'S YARN
III THE SHERIFF OF CASCHAU—A FRAGMENT OF AN OLD CHRONICLE
IV THE JUSTICE OF SOLIMAN—A TURKISH STORY
V LOVE AND THE LITTLE DOG
VI THE RED STAROSTA - CHAPTER I THE JUDAS-MONEY
VII THE CITY OF THE BEAST A CHAPTER FROM THE HISTORY OF A VANISHED CONTINENT - CHAPTER I THE TABLES OF HANNO
VIII THE HOSTILE SKULLS
A lively anthology of short fiction invites listeners into the varied worlds of a master storyteller whose imagination stretches from the battlefield to the supernatural. The collection offers everything from tightly‑woven historical sketches that bring past eras to vivid life, to breezy comic vignettes that sparkle with wit. Even in its opening pages the reader senses the author’s gift for blending emotion with detail, making each tale feel both intimate and grand.
Within the volume you’ll encounter a ghost story that could sit comfortably beside Dickens, a darker narrative tinged with horror, and a richly observed portrait of everyday life in old Poland. One story even launches a fantastical voyage to the lost island of Atlantis, showcasing the writer’s boundless creativity. Together these pieces form a representative taste of his versatility, promising an engaging listening experience that ranges from laugh‑out‑loud moments to haunting reverie.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (490K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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