Told by the death's head : a romantic tale by Mór Jókai
"Told by the Death's Head: A Romantic Tale" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of adventure and romance, centering on the exploits of a colorful protagonist named Hugo, a gunner above all else, during the year 1688 amidst various military conflicts. The narrative likely explores themes of love, bravery, and folly in a historical context, as Hugo navigates the dangerous realities
of war while pursuing his personal desires and relationships. The beginning of the tale introduces the character of Hugo, a chief gunner stationed at the Ehrenbreitstein fortress. It candidly depicts his humorous and bold nature, showcasing his encounters with military machinations and the whimsical circumstances surrounding his profession. In a backdrop of a beleaguered city under siege, Hugo discovers an enemy fire-pot and uses it to concoct his own explosive devices while gaining a reputation for his daring demeanor. Through interactions with superiors and townsfolk alike, the chapter sets the stage for Hugo's adventures, establishing a narrative that promises both thrilling escapades and romantic entanglements as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
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| Illustrator | Provost, Charles Hope |
| Translator | Boggs, S. E. (Sara Elisabeth), 1843- |
| Title | Told by the death's head : a romantic tale |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trials -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34770 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 776 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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